Cloud computing has become an integral part of IT infrastructure for businesses of all sizes, providing on-demand access to a wide range of services and resources.
The evolution of cloud computing has been driven by the need for more efficient, scalable and cost-effective ways to deliver computing resources.
Cloud computing enables on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources over the internet.
Instead of owning and maintaining physical hardware and infrastructure, users can leverage cloud computing services provided by third-party providers.
Infrastructure as a Service: Provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.
Platform as a Service: Offers a platform that includes tools and services for application development, testing and deployment.
Public cloud: A third-party cloud service provider owns and operates resources and makes them available to the general public.
Private cloud: A single organization exclusively uses resources.
Hybrid cloud: Combines public and private cloud models to allow data and applications to be shared between them.
Every rapidly growing industry attracts not only enthusiastic entrepreneurs but also malicious actors whose goal is to take advantage of any security holes that would be unable to defend against various attacks.
Here are some examples of common attack scenarios in the cloud.
A distributed denial of service attack occurs when a web application is overloaded with a high volume of traffic.
DDoS protection services, like AWS Shield, can mitigate such attacks.
AWS CloudWatch Alarms can provide logging and monitoring services where repeated login attempts might go unnoticed.
Security in cloud computing involves implementing measures to protect data, applications and infrastructure in a cloud environment from potential threats.
Here are some best practices in key areas of cloud configurations in AWS and Azure associated with securing cloud environments.
Securing cloud configurations is essential to safeguard digital assets and maintain a resilient cybersecurity posture.
Organizations should focus on continuous monitoring, compliance checks and proactive incident response planning to address the dynamic nature of cyber threats in the cloud.
Implementing the principles of least privilege, encryption, identity and access management and network security best practices not only protects the cloud environment against potential vulnerabilities but also contributes to a culture of security awareness and responsiveness within the organization.
As cloud computing continues to evolve, organizations should commit to staying ahead of emerging security challenges and adapting configurations to maintain a resilient and secure digital presence.
This Cyber News was published on securityintelligence.com. Publication date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:43:05 +0000