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Cloud Misconfigurations

What are Cloud Misconfigurations? Use of the cloud is increasing, with usage by organizations using an external service provider’s cloud managed services estimated at 60%.1 The National Security Agency (NSA) considers cloud misconfigurations to be a leading vulnerability in cloud environments.2 With the relative ease of cloud adoption, it is critical to recognize some of […]

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IT Security Outsourced IT

Ransomcloud

What are Ransomcloud Attacks? Ransomware attacks are cyberattacks that use malware to compromise a user’s device, such as a desktop, laptop, or mobile device. The ransomware encrypts the user’s data so that they can no longer access it, and then they typically spread the ransomware to other computers on the network- inflicting the same damage […]

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Application Security IT Security Outsourced IT

Shared Responsibility Model in Cloud Security

What is the Shared Responsibility Model in Cloud Security? Cloud service providers (CSPs) adhere to a “shared responsibility model” that delineates what responsibilities belong to cloud customers and CSPs. Defining the line between the responsibilities of cloud customers and CSPs helps to reduce the risks of introducing vulnerabilities into public, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. The […]