

Cloud Security Podcast
Cloud Security Podcast Team
Learn Cloud Security in Public Cloud the unbiased way from CyberSecurity Experts solving challenges at Cloud Scale. We can be honest because we are not owned by Cloud Service Provider like AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
We aim to make the community learn Cloud Security through community stories from small - Large organisations solving multi-cloud challenges to diving into specific topics of Cloud Security.
We LIVE STREAM interviews on Cloud Security Topics every weekend on Linkedin, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter with over 150 people watching and asking questions and interacting with the Guest.
We aim to make the community learn Cloud Security through community stories from small - Large organisations solving multi-cloud challenges to diving into specific topics of Cloud Security.
We LIVE STREAM interviews on Cloud Security Topics every weekend on Linkedin, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter with over 150 people watching and asking questions and interacting with the Guest.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 33min
Kubernetes Security Trends 2024 | Software Supply Chain Security, Zero Trust and AI
Kubernetes is shaping the future of cloud native technology with interest from security folks, businesses and developers - what does the future of Kubernetes Security look like? At Kubecon NA 2023, we spoke to Emily Fox who is the chair of CNCF's Technical Oversight Committee and Software Engineering Lead at RedHat about how Zero Trust plays out in the Kubernetes environment, challenges and solutions in securing the software supply chain within Kubernetes, the impact of AI workloads on Kubernetes and future of Edge Computing and Kubernetes.
Podcast Twitter - @CloudSecPod
If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:
- Cloud Security Podcast- Youtube
- Cloud Security Newsletter
- Cloud Security BootCamp
Questions Asked:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:23) A bit about Emily
(02:51) What is Supply Chain Security?
(03:51) What triggered this conversation?
(05:10) Supply Chain Security in Managed Kubernetes
(06:07) What is Zero Trust?
(07:24) Implementing Zero Trust
(09:29) The role of Security and Compliance
(11:13) Compliance as code in Kubernetes
(13:22) What is Edge?
(17:41) The impact of AI on Security
(20:39) Detection for AI and Kubernetes
(22:29) How are the skillsets changing?
(25:00) Security for Open Source Projects
(28:01) The fun section

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Dec 12, 2023 • 26min
Kubernetes Network Security for Multi Tenancy
Cailyn Edwards, Senior Security Engineer at Shopify, discusses the complexities of Kubernetes Network Security in a multi-tenant environment, including tools and tactics for securing Kubernetes environments. She also shares insights from her journey at Shopify and tips for advancing the security maturity of Kubernetes networks.

Dec 5, 2023 • 56min
AWS reInvent 2023 - Security highlights and announcements
Cloud Security Podcast just got back from AWS re:invent 2023, there was a lot of chat around, you guessed it - GenAI but along with that there were plenty of security updates and announcement. Shilpi and Ashish broke them all down for you and what it all actually means for all security practitioners.
Podcast Twitter - @CloudSecPod
If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:
- Cloud Security Newsletter
- Cloud Security BootCamp
Questions asked:
(00:00) Introduction
(04:49) GenAI at AWS re:Invent
(06:01) No new security service announced
(06:48) Updates from CEO and CTO Keynotes
(11:29) What is Amazon Inspector?
(12:10) Amazon Inspector Security Updates
(15:09) What is AWS Security Hub?
(15:52) AWS Security Hub Security Updates
(18:52) What is Amazon GuardDuty?
(20:10) Amazon GuardDuty Security Updates
(22:49) What is Amazon Detective?
(23:45) Amazon Detective Security Updates
(26:22) What is IAM Access Analyser?
(28:06) IAM Access Analyser Security Updates
(30:33) What is AWS Config?
(31:25) AWS Config Security Updates
(32:35) Other Security Updates
(33:46) 3 Layers of AI
(35:21) What is Amazon CodeWhisperer?
(36:36) Amazon Application Composer
(37:34) Guardrails for Bedrock
(38:13) Amazon Q
(41:17) Zero Trust
(41:45) Ransomware
(44:29) Security Talks
(45:54) Input filtering and validation for WAF
(50:31) Enterprise IAM and data perimeter
(53:00) Conclusion and find out more!
You can check out the Top announcements of AWS re:Invent 2023 + AWS re:Invent 2023 - Security Compliance & Identity

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Nov 30, 2023 • 23min
eBPF - Kubernetes Network Security without the Blind Sides!
The podcast explores the challenges of network security in managed Kubernetes environments and the benefits of using tools like eBPF and Cilium. It discusses the initial approach to networking in Kubernetes and the need for the next generation of networking tools. The chapter also explores how eBPF revolutionized the kernel field and the network security capabilities of Cilium. It discusses the process of graduating a project within the CNCF and the importance of having a company backing an open source project. The speakers engage in a light-hearted conversation, sharing their personal interests and aspirations.

Nov 22, 2023 • 21min
Attack Path Analysis for Better Kubernetes Security
In this podcast, Tim Miller, a Kubernetes security expert, discusses CNAPP and the approach to Kubernetes security. They cover topics such as traditional Kubernetes security, attack path analysis, and the team needed for effective security. They also provide resources to learn more about these topics.

Nov 21, 2023 • 43min
Secure your SaaS applications like this!
SaaS Applications support large companies, small startups. We inevitably accumulate SAAS applications to manage our employees, payroll, communication with things like Workday, Slack, Salesforce and now even things like ChatGPT. But how do you find out what you have and if they are secure. We spoke about all things SSPM with Max Feldman who has done Product Security for years at companies like Slack, Salesforce and now AppOmni.
Thank you to our episode sponsor AppOmni
You can get a copy of their SaaS Security Posture Management Report 2023 here
Guest Socials: Max's Linkedin (@maxfeldman14)
Podcast Twitter - @CloudSecPod
If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:
- Cloud Security Newsletter
- Cloud Security BootCamp
Questions asked:
(00:00) Introduction
(04:20) A bit about Max
(04:48) What is a SaaS application?
(05:45) What is SSPM?
(09:33) When to consider a SSPM?
(15:45) SaaS and the Cloud
(16:39) SaaS Attack Surface
(19:34) CASB vs SSPM
(24:00) Is ChatGPT a SaaS application?
(25:07) SSPM vs CSPM + CNAPP
(27:33) SSO and Onboarding
(29:21) Starting a SaaS Security Program
(36:48) Challenges with SaaS Security Program
(41:50) Where you can find Max!

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Nov 11, 2023 • 35min
Threat Detection for not so Common Cloud Services
Threat detection for not so common cloud services features Suresh Vasudevan, CEO of Sysdig, discussing challenges in threat detection for uncommon cloud services. They explore traditional threat detection methods, uncommon service attack vectors, and problems with threat detection in the cloud. The podcast also covers prioritization approaches and bridging cloud and applications.

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Nov 7, 2023 • 59min
How to Escape Clusters in a Managed Kubernetes Cluster?
Not Escaping Containers but escaping Clusters - Managed Kubernetes distributions such as Amazon EKS, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) attack vectors can allow you to reach the underlying AWS Account etc. In conversation with Christophe Tafani-Dereeper & Nick Frichette, from Datadog on how this is possible in Amazon EKS and achieving potentially the same in GKE & AKS too.
Thank you to our episode sponsor Sagetap
Guest Socials: Nick's and Christophe's Linkedin (Nick Frichette + Christophe Tafani-Dereeper)
Podcast Twitter - @CloudSecPod
If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:
- Cloud Security Newsletter
- Cloud Security BootCamp
Questions asked:
(00:00) Introduction
(04:11) A bit about Christophe
(04:37) A bit about Nick
(05:03) What is managed Kubernetes?
(06:26) Security of managed Kubernetes
(09:02) Comparison between different managed Kubernetes
(10:41) Service accounts and managed Kubernetes
(14:22) What is container escape?
(18:20) IMDSv2 for EKS
(19:51) IMDSv2 in EKS vs AKES and GKE
(22:01) Benchmark compliance for Kubernetes architecture
(24:49) Low hanging fruits for container escape
(27:17) Shared responsibility for managed Kubernetes
(29:34) Fargate for Managed Kubernetes
(32:00) Different ways to run containers
(33:37) Escaping Managed Kubernetes cluster
(38:39) Find more about this attack path
(42:38) Escalation priviledge in EKS cluster
(44:19) Reducing the Kubernetes attack service
(44:58) MKAT for Kubernetes Security
(48:23) Preventing AWS AuthConfig
(50:11) Propagation Security
(54:55) The fun section
(57:47) Resources for latest Kubernetes updates
Resources spoken about during the episode
Nick Frichette's Blog - Hacking the Cloud
Christophe Tafani-Dereeper' Blog
Corey Quinn's - 17 ways to run containers on AWS
MKAT
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Nov 6, 2023 • 29min
Have I lost my Secrets?
Ziad Ghalleb, Founder of GitGuardian, talks about their free tool 'HasMySecretLeaked' to check if your secret was exposed on GitHub. They discuss the perception of secrets and security among developers, the importance of addressing leaked secrets, and the need to avoid repeating mistakes. The podcast also explores challenges with shadow code and personal emails on GitHub and highlights resources for increasing awareness and ensuring secret security.

Nov 1, 2023 • 33min
How to become a Senior Cloud Security Engineer?
Nick McLaren, a Senior Cloud Security Engineer at an Enterprise, discusses the differences between working in a startup and an enterprise, the skills and mindset required to become a senior cloud security engineer, the importance of understanding cloud platforms and security tools, and perseverance and personal growth in the field.