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What Is Cloud Security Management? Types & Strategies

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To improve security and resilience, additional approaches include data masking, patch management, disaster recovery, and backup. Cloud database security mainly focuses on these cloud security functions: Encryption: Maintains confidentiality and protection of data stored in cloud databases.

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11 Key Steps of the Patch Management Process

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Step 7: Create a full backup Make a complete backup of key systems and data before applying fixes. This backup acts as a safety net in the event that any problems develop during the patching procedure. In the case of a malfunction, you can use the backup to restore the systems to their former condition.

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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices

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Compromised Identities In IaaS setups, the breach of user credentials or access keys constitutes a substantial concern. If attackers obtain access to valid user identities, they can abuse permissions and get access to resources, possibly resulting in data breaches, unauthorized changes, or service interruptions.