TraderTraitor, a DPRK-nexus threat actor known for state-sponsored financial gain to fund North Korea’s nuclear weapons programs and engage in espionage. TraderTraitor primarily targets AWS environments, the cryptocurrency industry, and adjacent financial sectors through supply chain compromise, credential theft, and cloud service abuse. They are responsible for major crypto heists, including $625 million from the Read More …
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Wiz Research : Current Cloud Exposure Trends
Wiz Research presented key findings from their “Cloud Data Security Snapshot: Current Exposure Trends” report, which analyzed numerous cloud environments for data exposure risks. A major revelation is that sensitive data frequently lies “hiding in plain sight,” with 54% of cloud environments exposing virtual machines and server-less instances containing sensitive information like PII, and 35% Read More …
Navigating the Kubernetes Threat Landscape
The escalating adoption of Kubernetes and containerized assets has introduced complex security challenges, making anomaly detection difficult due to their highly dynamic nature. Microsoft Threat Intelligence reveals a concerning trend: attackers are increasingly exploiting unsecured workload identities to infiltrate these environments. A striking 51% of workload identities were inactive in the past year, representing a Read More …
Uber’s Multi-Cloud Secrets Management
In the article “Building Uber’s Multi-Cloud Secrets Management Platform,” Uber discusses its approach to managing sensitive information, known as “secrets,” across various cloud environments. For someone new to IT, it’s important to understand that secrets can include passwords, API keys, and other confidential data that applications need to function securely. Uber faced challenges in ensuring Read More …
Key Use Cases for Containers and Kubernetes
Containers and Kubernetes serve various use cases that enhance application development and deployment. One prominent use case is microservices architecture, where independent and loosely coupled application components are orchestrated effectively. Containers and Kubernetes provide a robust foundation for microservices, enabling scaling, self-healing, and service isolation. Additionally, containers act as enablers for DevOps practices by facilitating Read More …
AZ 900 Study Guide
Core Concepts Describe Cloud Concepts – What is the cloud? Describe Azure Architecture & Services – What services are there? Describe Azure Management & Governance – How you can manage things. In simpler terms, cloud computing uses a network to connect users to a cloud platform where they request and access rented computing services. Read More …
Navigating the Challenges of Containers and Kubernetes Deployment
Containers and Kubernetes present several limitations and challenges that organizations must consider. One significant issue is platform complexity. While these technologies are versatile, they are not always necessary for every application. For instance, using Kubernetes to orchestrate static Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications can be excessive, as the complexity of Kubernetes may outweigh any potential business Read More …
Notes – AWS Firewall policies
In AWS, AWS Network Firewall policies control firewall rules, defining the monitoring and protection behavior for a firewall by using rule groups and policy default settings. Here’s a more detailed explanation: Firewall Policy: This defines the monitoring and protection behavior for a firewall, specifying how traffic is handled. Rule Groups: These are collections of rules that define the Read More …
Tales from the Cloud Trenches
Source In a recent threat hunt, Datadog Security Labs uncovered sophisticated attacker activity stemming from a leaked, long-term AWS access key (AKIA*). Within a mere 150-minute window, five distinct IP addresses were observed attempting to leverage this compromised key, executing various malicious techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs). This incident brought to light several previously unreported Read More …
The Key Benefits of Containers and Kubernetes for Organizations
Unlocking Efficiency Containers and Kubernetes offer numerous advantages for organizations, significantly enhancing application development and deployment processes. One of the primary benefits is agile application development, as containers simplify packaging and facilitate rapid deployment. This allows for frequent application builds, quick software releases, and granular rollbacks, ultimately improving top-line growth and customer experience. Another key Read More …