cloud security
Keeping the cloud secure with a mindset shift
Gartner estimates that in 2023 worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services will grow by 21.7% and hit nearly $600 billion. Even as the economic downturn has most …
Thanks Storm-0558! Microsoft to expand default access to cloud logs
Starting in September 2023, more federal government and commercial Microsoft customers will have access to expanded cloud logging capabilities at no additional charge, …
Exploring the macro shifts in enterprise security
The number of successful ransomware attacks and data breach attempts fell by 30% over the last year, the number of reported security incident types at organizations increased, …
Only 45% of cloud data is currently encrypted
39% of businesses have experienced a data breach in their cloud environment last year, an increase on the 35% reported in 2022, according to Thales. In addition, human error …
Chinese hackers forged authentication tokens to breach government emails
Sophisticated hackers have accessed email accounts of organizations and government agencies via authentication tokens they forged by using an acquired Microsoft account (MSA) …
One third of security breaches go unnoticed by security professionals
While surface-level confidence around hybrid cloud security is high, with 94% of global respondents stating their security tools and processes provide them with complete …
95% fear inadequate cloud security detection and response
Although numerous respondents acknowledged employing risky practices and behaviors within their cloud environments, they strongly believe in the effectiveness of their …
Uncovering attacker tactics through cloud honeypots
Attackers typically find exposed “secrets” – pieces of sensitive information that allow access to an enterprise cloud environment — in as little as two minutes and, in …
Operationalizing zero trust in the cloud
Some organizations have bought into the idea that workloads in the cloud are inherently more secure than those on premises. This idea is reinforced by the concept that the …
US and European IT decision-makers have different cloud security priorities
The growing adoption of cloud has elevated cloud security fear for IT teams, as they grapple with the challenges and concerns arising from the widespread use of complex cloud …
Incorporating cloud security teams into the SOC enhances operational efficiencies
Security leaders are recognizing that cloud and the way cloud security teams work today are becoming increasingly critical to business and IT operations, according to Trend …
CISO-level tips for securing corporate data in the cloud
The presence of each third-party application increases the potential for attacks, particularly when end users install them without proper oversight or approval. IT security …