Over the past decade, a significant portion of IT infrastructure has moved from proprietary data centers into public clouds. This move requires examining the technique used to manage and secure these resources, especially databases. In order to adequately secure data in the cloud, an understanding of the architectural differences between public cloud and on-premises databases is required.
4 Common Cloud Database Security Misconceptions and How to Avoid Them
Oct 8, 2020 / by SecureCloudDB posted in Permissions, Shared Responsibility, Audits
The use of cloud databases is growing exponentially among businesses. Yet, many organizations are not as familiar with the technology as they are with on-premises databases — or how to best secure the data in it. (Download this white paper—Database Security: Moving to the Public Cloud—to explore the architectural and security differences between the public cloud and on-premises databases in more depth).
What's New: SecureCloudDB Product Updates Effective 2020-10-01
Oct 5, 2020 / by SecureCloudDB posted in Product Updates
A Breach-Proof Public Cloud Database Security Program — Part 10: Selecting Security Service Providers
Oct 1, 2020 / by SecureCloudDB posted in Security Program Series
In this 10 part series, we review the key components that are needed to formulate and apply a consistent, regimented cloud database security program that helps ensure data is only available through authorized access. Part 9 reviewed reporting recommendations. Part 10 below provides considerations for selecting security service providers and concludes the series.
A Breach-Proof Public Cloud Database Security Program — Part 9: Reporting
Sep 29, 2020 / by SecureCloudDB posted in Security Program Series
In this 10 part series, we review the key components that are needed to formulate and apply a consistent, regimented cloud database security program that helps ensure data is only available through authorized access. Part 8 addressed the other side of monitoring—alerting. Part 9 below reviews reporting recommendations.
A Breach-Proof Public Cloud Database Security Program — Part 8: Alerting
Sep 24, 2020 / by SecureCloudDB posted in Security Program Series
In this 10 part series, we review the key components that are needed to formulate and apply a consistent, regimented cloud database security program that helps ensure data is only available through authorized access. Part 7 delved into public cloud database activity monitoring. Part 8 below addresses the other side of monitoring—alerting.
A Breach-Proof Public Cloud Database Security Program — Part 7: Activity Monitoring
Sep 22, 2020 / by SecureCloudDB posted in Security Program Series
In this 10 part series, we review the key components that are needed to formulate and apply a consistent, regimented cloud database security program that helps ensure data is only available through authorized access. Part 6 discussed remediation, including how to proactively reduce risk. Part 7 below delves into public cloud database activity monitoring.
A Breach-Proof Public Cloud Database Security Program — Part 6: Remediation
Sep 17, 2020 / by SecureCloudDB posted in Security Program Series
In this 10 part series, we review the key components that are needed to formulate and apply a consistent, regimented cloud database security program that helps ensure data is only available through authorized access. Part 5 unpacked vulnerability assessments including the step-by-step process and critical areas to check. Part 6 below discusses remediation, including how to proactively reduce risk.
A Breach-Proof Public Cloud Database Security Program — Part 5: Vulnerability Assessments
Sep 15, 2020 / by SecureCloudDB posted in Security Program Series
In this 10 part series, we review the key components that are needed to formulate and apply a consistent, regimented cloud database security program that helps ensure data is only available through authorized access. Part 4 reviewed considerations related to asset discovery.Part 5 below unpacks vulnerability assessments including the step-by-step process and critical areas to check.
A Breach-Proof Public Cloud Database Security Program — Part 4: Asset Discovery
Sep 10, 2020 / by SecureCloudDB posted in Security Program Series
In this 10 part series, we review the key components that are needed to formulate and apply a consistent, regimented cloud database security program that helps ensure data is only available through authorized access. Part 3 discussed public cloud database configuration best practices. Part 4 below reviews considerations related to asset discovery.