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GUEST ESSAY: The key to a successful cloud migration – embrace a security-first strategy

The Last Watchdog

Gartner predicts that spending on public cloud alone is set to top $500 billion in 2022 – a 20% growth over last year. But often overlooked in the migration process is the significance of a company’s embedded security measures. A multi-layered defense is an essential component of any winning cloud cybersecurity posture.

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RSAC insights: ‘SaaS security posture management’ — SSPM — has emerged as a networking must-have

The Last Watchdog

A sharp line got drawn in the sand, some years ago, when Amazon Web Services (AWS) took the lead in championing the shared responsibility security model. But they couldn’t piece together the puzzle of how to systematically configure myriad overlapping security settings scattered across dozens of SaaS applications. SaaS due diligence.

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Top Cloud Security Issues: Threats, Risks, Challenges & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

With few options, enterprises confront difficulties in reducing this risk while reaping cloud benefits. Potential effects include widespread event impact, high vendor dependence, which limits technological options, and regulatory compliance failures due to varying restrictions. Align goals and lower the chance of fragmented approaches.

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Cybersecurity Culture: From Onboarding Training to Proactive Practice

SecureWorld News

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, businesses should assess how they're fostering a culture of online security. Cybercrime moves quickly, and as digital technologies play an increasingly central role in business, it will only grow. Make security awareness training relevant. Avoid ambiguity.

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SPOTLIGHT: Women in Cybersecurity

McAfee

Alexandra also helped build and led the firm’s automotive practice, working with OEMs, suppliers and the Auto-ISAC to drive industry-leading vehicle cyber security capabilities. During her first few years at Booz Allen, she supported technology, innovation and risk analysis initiatives across U.S. government clients. Diane Brown.