Cloud computing security

Cloud computing security continues to be one of the biggest concerns and challenges for enterprises. Learn various best practices related to encryption, authorization and identity management to protect cloud infrastructure, data, applications and more. Evaluate various cloud provider-native and third-party security tools to protect critical workloads.

August 25, 2021 25 Aug'21
Microsoft launches Azure Government Top Secret cloud

Microsoft's Azure Government Top Secret offers more than 60 cloud services to U.S. spy agencies, the Department of Defense and federal civilian organizations.
April 09, 2021 09 Apr'21
IBM boosts vertical cloud push with financial services cloud

IBM doubles down on its investment in vertical markets, rolling out a financial services cloud that shares workloads with clouds in telecommunications and healthcare.
February 04, 2020 04 Feb'20
HPE buys Scytale to hone cloud-native security chops

HPE has scooped up Scytale, a startup that has developed a cloud-native security framework for highly distributed applications. While most enterprises don't need such capabilities today, HPE has taken a step that could serve them down the road.
December 19, 2019 19 Dec'19
Hybrid, cost management cloud trends to continue in 2020

Hybrid and multi-cloud approaches evolved in 2019, cost management efforts rose and deployment options vied for dominance. Those trends are all likely to continue through 2020.

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shadow password file

A shadow password file, also known as /etc/shadow, is a system file in Linux that stores encrypted user passwords and is accessible only to the root user, preventing unauthorized users or malicious actors from breaking into the system. Continue Reading
All about cloud-native application protection platforms

The cloud-native application protection platform, or CNAPP, is the latest in a slew of cloud security acronyms. Learn what it is and why the concept should stick around. Continue Reading
Step-by-step guide on how to create an IAM user in AWS

Learn how to make an AWS IAM user and assign an access policy to the user with a few commands. This detailed tutorial includes screenshots to guide you through the steps. Continue Reading

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Compare AWS Cloudtrail vs. Config for resource monitoring

When your IT team needs more detailed info about resource activity in AWS, they have options. See how AWS Cloudtrail and Config resource monitoring tools compare. Continue Reading
Cloud-native security benefits and use cases

'Cloud native' has described applications and services for years, but its place in security is less clear. Get insight into cloud-native security from expert Dave Shackleford. Continue Reading
How cloud adoption is shaping digital identity trends in 2021

Expert Carla Roncato explains what organizations need to know about emerging digital identity and security trends for the cloud, including CASB, CIEM and zero trust. Continue Reading

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Operational strategies for isolation in cloud computing

While it's inevitable that certain cloud-hosted applications will share resources, the vulnerabilities these connections expose make isolation strategies an absolute necessity. Continue Reading
Fine-tune Exchange Online security for your organization

After a move to Microsoft's hosted email service, Exchange admins must learn how to tailor the integrated and supplemental security features to cover several threat scenarios. Continue Reading
Boost security with Office 365 privileged access management

Understand how to thwart cyber attacks on privileged user accounts on Microsoft's collaboration platform to avoid becoming that next security breach statistic. Continue Reading

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6 cloud governance framework principles and challenges

An organization that wants to control its cloud environment should examine how well it adheres to these key pillars of cloud governance. Continue Reading
Top 5 cloud storage security issues and how to contain them

A handful of major cloud storage security issues, such as insufficient access controls and compliance, remain. Learn how to successfully address them with guidance from IT experts. Continue Reading
Microsoft Cloud App Security aims to expand your defenses

Data center security tools have little control over the plethora of SaaS apps used in the enterprise. A Microsoft offering attempts to bridge that gap to ward off threats. Continue Reading