The Lateral Movement Highway If you read one of the latest States of Cybercrime report by Microsoft, one finding stands out above the rest: the leading factor in ransomware incidents is “insufficient privilege access and lateral movement controls.” Just so we are all on page 12 with each other, I am saying that Lateral Movement Read More …
Category: Soapbox
I might rat on a few things in this field here and there.
The Necessary Security Model Refactor
The “Cloud First” reality necessitates shifting your mindset from the physical boundaries of ENIAD (Endpoint, Network, Identity, Applications, Data) to the logical boundaries defined by the Cloud Shared Responsibility Model. The things you protect are not just “Data,” but the entire environment that processes, stores, and governs that data. 1. Identity (The Gate) This remains the Read More …
Pragmatic Cloud Networking?
Managing service-to-service communication across multiple Amazon Virtual Private Clouds has always presented challenges. The complexities of VPC peering, intricate routing tables, and the manual overhead of maintaining security policies. Amazon VPC Lattice can help address some of these issues by providing a unified, managed networking service that streamlines connectivity, security, and observability for applications built Read More …
Demystifying VDI with AppStream
I’ve seen technology trends come and go, but one area that continues to evolve is the virtual desktop. The age of complex, on-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure is fading in my opinion and it will slowly be replaced by the agility of cloud-native solutions. A recent dive into Amazon AppStream and its potential as a “Citrix Read More …
Security leaks for sale
There is new gold to be found on the internet, and possibly in your own computer. Secret backdoors, that do not have a digital lock yet, are being traded at astronomical amounts. In the cyber world trade, where there are no rules, you are in luck with “white-hat” hackers, who guard your online security. But Read More …
How you build a personal brand
To my kids…….. Personal branding is all about how you present yourself to the world, especially on social media and other online platforms. As you enter your teenage years, it’s a great time to think about how you want others to see you. Your personal brand is shaped by your interests, values, and the way Read More …
The Natal Conference
The Natal Conference, an event that has drawn attention for its controversial connections to eugenics and the political right’s increasing embrace of extreme measures regarding population and reproductive policies. The conference, organized by individuals with ties to the pronatalist movement, aims to promote higher birth rates, particularly among certain demographics, which raises significant ethical concerns. Read More …
Security is underwater
Also , there are no life preservers. In a recent reflection on conversations I’ve had, I’ve noticed a recurring theme that highlights the disconnect between non-IT professionals and security experts regarding data handling and application deployment. Non-IT individuals often enthusiastically present their newly developed applications that utilize specific data and share it with various users, Read More …
Chats with AI – Shadows in the Cloud
In the bustling city of Techhaven, where skyscrapers gleamed with digital screens and the hum of innovation filled the air, a tech company named Cloud Sphere was making waves. Known for its cutting-edge cloud solutions, Cloud Sphere had rapidly become a leader in the industry. However, beneath the surface of success, a storm was brewing. Read More …
Chat with AI – Cloud Only Hacker
Attackers are increasingly able to meet their objectives by compromising corporate cloud accounts and subsequently moving laterally within the cloud environment, often without needing to breach individual endpoints. Several factors are driving this trend: Expanded Attack Surface in the Cloud: As organizations increasingly adopt cloud services and SaaS solutions, the attack surface has grown larger Read More …