cloud security
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Mitigating Human Errors in Cloud Environments: Executive Guide to Training and Automation
By Andrea StansburyOctober 29, 2025 In our previous blog post, “The Human Factor: Top 7 Human-Generated Vulnerabilities in 2025 and How to Secure Them,” we explored the critical role that human actions play in exposing cloud environments to risks. From phishing susceptibility to unauthorized credential sharing, these vulnerabilities underscore a persistent challenge: even the most…
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Intelligent Continuous Security: AI-Powered DevSecOps for Compliance-Aligned Development
By StormCloudSec October 28, 2025 In today’s accelerated software lifecycle, security can no longer be an afterthought bolted on at release. Senior executives and security managers face mounting pressure to deliver innovation at speed while satisfying stringent regulatory frameworks—PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, and emerging AI-specific mandates. The answer lies in intelligent continuous security, a…
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Overview of the AWS US-East-1 Outage
On October 20, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a significant outage in its US-East-1 region (Northern Virginia), which disrupted multiple services and affected numerous dependent platforms worldwide. This event, occurring in the week of October 15-21, 2025, highlighted the interconnected nature of cloud infrastructure, as issues in a single region cascaded to impact global…
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Securing Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Multi-Cloud Environments
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, multi-cloud environments have become a cornerstone for organizations seeking scalability, flexibility, and resilience. However, the complexity of managing identities and access across multiple cloud platforms introduces significant security risks. Week 1 of our 2025 cybersecurity focus highlights how executives can enhance security by implementing centralized Identity and Access Management (IAM)…
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Five Practical Steps to Boost CMMC Level 2 Compliance in a Cloud-Hosting Environment
For organizations pursuing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, achieving compliance within a cloud-hosting environment can feel daunting. However, by focusing on high-impact actions, businesses can make significant progress toward certification in just 30 days. Below are five practical steps that organizations can implement, along with tools and strategies to streamline the process. 1.…
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