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How Steampipe enables KPIs as code

CMD Solutions built tools for continuous controls assurance by using open-source Steampipe to define information security performance metrics as SQL statements.

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Complexity is the enemy of cloud security

Cloud security and IT security in general often overlook complexity. It’s not taught in security courses, and most experts don’t consider it in risk analytics.

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Cloud computing gets back to basics

Recent trends show a return to cloud fundamentals, such as data, development, deployment, and security, rather than chasing what’s new and cool.

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AWS' Inspector offers vulnerability management for Lambda serverless functions

AWS announces new cybersecurity features in Amazon Inspector and Amazon Macie at AWS Re:Invent 2022 in Las Vegas.

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What observability means for cloud operations

When you look at your operations data, do you know what you’re seeing? Observability can help you gain more insights from complex cloud deployments.

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Cloud architects are afraid of automation

Automation is one of the greatest gifts to cloud architecture, operations, security, and finops. Yet, many architects still are reluctant to use it. What's so scary?

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Qualys previews TotalCloud FlexScan for multicloud security management

Agentless security management system aims to simplify vulnerability management for security teams and developers in cloud and hybrid cloud environments.

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3 primo cloud computing jobs in 2023

The cloud boom and its resulting issues are boosting the pay and prestige of certain roles. Here's what it takes to be an architect, operations engineer, or security engineer.

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Why you’re getting cloud security wrong

New data shows that many enterprises are not approaching cloud security correctly, and it’s going to lead to unpleasant consequences.

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It’s time to prioritize SaaS security

Did our focus on IaaS security come at the expense of SaaS security? Know what to guard against, especially excessive user permissions and misconfigured UIs, APIs, and integrations.

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Public package repos expose thousands of API security tokens—and they’re active

JFrog’s new Xray Secrets Detection uncovered active access tokens in popular open-source software registries including Docker, npm, and PyPI. Here are our findings and takeaways.

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Cloud security is the new battle zone

Attempted breaches are on the rise and cloud security professionals are forced to play 'Whac-A-Mole' with attacks. Are you ready to rethink your cloud security strategy yet?

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Why developers hold the key to cloud security

Developer-first security is the future in the cloud. Because the responsibility for cloud security rests with developers and devops teams, not IT security.

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Cryptojacking, DDoS attacks increase in container-based cloud systems

Victims lose $53 for every $1 cryptojackers gain, according to a new report from Sysdig.

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Cloud’s key role in the emerging hybrid workforce

Hybrid work would not be possible without cloud computing. However, enterprises should address these mistakes before they kill productivity.

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3 wins and 3 losses for cloud computing

The good, the bad, and the ugly of a decade of cloud computing: Security and agility are definite wins, but cost and complexity are serious drawbacks.

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3 multicloud lessons for cloud architects

Designing and deploying a single cloud architecture may not prepare you to take on a multicloud, especially where security and cost optimization are concerned.

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Automation is the ultimate cloud security tip

Manual cloud security often leads to a major breach. Helping leadership understand the risks can make the case for funding to do it right.

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