Innovations in new Threats on the Cloud
Summary
The article discusses how the rapid adoption of public cloud infrastructure, accelerated by the pandemic, has introduced numerous new security threats and challenges. It highlights that this shift has opened new attack avenues for cyber attackers, leading to an anticipated increase in cyber-attacks against cloud installations. The presentation will cover cloud security risks, the impact of these threats, and preventive measures.
IFF Assessment
The article details new and increasing security threats and attack vectors targeting cloud infrastructure, representing bad news for defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders must be aware of the evolving threat landscape in cloud environments, as increased adoption creates new attack surfaces. Organizations should focus on mitigating risks associated with multi-vector attacks, cloud jacking, and misconfigurations to protect their cloud infrastructure.