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.

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May 16, 2019 16 May'19
ZombieLoad: More side channel attacks put Intel chips at risk

Another set of side channel vulnerabilities were discovered in Intel chips. Security researchers explain the risks posed by the flaws and offer advice on mitigation steps.
March 27, 2019 27 Mar'19
Azure Anomaly Detector service spots business data deviations

Microsoft's Anomaly Detector service for Azure applies AI to customers' time-series data sets to find deviations or patterns that suggest problems. But humans still have the final say.
March 25, 2019 25 Mar'19
Oracle layoffs underpin its IaaS ambitions

Oracle plans further investments in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, but to do so it has cut jobs and made plans to hire fresh talent to support its cloud business.
March 01, 2019 01 Mar'19
Azure Sentinel adds AI-driven SIEM for cloud security

Azure Sentinel, Microsoft's take on a security information and event management platform, relies on AI for threat detection and competes with the likes of Splunk.

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Google tool signals move to greater cloud transparency

Access Transparency users can review the work Google admins did on their cloud accounts. It's a step toward greater accountability, but large organizations will want even more. Continue Reading
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Governance is on the mind of most enterprises, no matter where they store the data -- but the cloud adds another layer of risk. Examine the common security issues, and learn how to combat them. Continue Reading
What's the best multi-cloud storage strategy for minimizing risks?

Find out the steps to take to construct a unified multi-cloud security strategy where components work together to provide a single, comprehensive approach. Continue Reading
Secure data in the cloud with encryption and access controls

Enterprises can't rely on their IaaS provider to protect sensitive information in the cloud. Implement these data security techniques to mitigate potential risks. Continue Reading

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