Cloud security
The cloud offers improved efficiency, flexibility and scalability, but its benefits can be reversed if security isn't top of mind. Read cloud security best practices, including tips on data protection and IaaS, PaaS and SaaS security, as well as cloud-specific tools and services such as CASBs, CWPPs and CSPM.
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Feature
14 Jan 2025
The history of cloud computing explained
Get a clear view of cloud's historical milestones, how it evolved into the juggernaut it is today and transformed the commercial and working worlds for businesses and consumers. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jan 2025
How to protect VMs with Azure Bastion hosts
Port scans are a popular hacking technique used to find network vulnerabilities. Could Azure Bastion hosts provide the network security businesses need? Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Aug 2017
Google Cloud Key Management Service (KMS)
Google Cloud Key Management Service (KMS) is a cloud service for managing encryption keys for other Google cloud services that enterprises can use to implement cryptographic functions. Continue Reading
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Answer
31 Mar 2017
Google Cloud KMS: What are the security benefits?
Google Cloud KMS is a new encryption key management service available for Google customers. Expert Matthew Pascucci discusses how this service works and its security benefits. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Dec 2016
VM isolation technique considerations for enterprises
VM isolation techniques are good strategies to prevent infections from spreading to the entire cloud environment. Ed Moyle explains what enterprises need to know about isolation. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Feb 2016
Breaking down the risks of VM escapes
The Xen hypervisor flaw highlighted the risks of VM escapes, but expert Ed Moyle explains why the flaw should serve as a warning for virtual containers as well. Continue Reading
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Answer
13 Aug 2015
Our AWS encryption keys were exposed accidentally -- now what?
Exposing encryption keys is never a good thing, but knowing the steps to take after such an incident can help limit damage to an enterprise. Expert Dan Sullivan explains. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 May 2013
Amazon S3 encryption overview: How to secure data in the Amazon cloud
Learn details for employing Amazon S3 encryption features. Expert Dave Shackleford compares S3 encryption to other cloud provider offerings. Continue Reading