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Top 7 Cloud Storage Security Issues & Risks (+ Mitigations)

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Downtime limits incident response, increases the risk of data breaches, and can be used as leverage for DDoS attacks. Failure to meet regulatory requirements can jeopardize data security, subjecting businesses to legal action and reputational harm. Review logs to spot unexpected patterns or potential security incidents.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

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Vendor reports note huge volume of attacks on local and public infrastructure, such as: CrowdStrike: Monitored hacktivist and nation-state distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks related to the Israli-Palestinian conflict, including against a US airport. 50,000 DDoS attacks on public domain name service (DNS) resolvers.

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Cloud Security Strategy: Building a Robust Policy in 2024

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Click to download Common Cloud Security Strategy Vulnerabilities Vulnerabilities such as data breaches, misconfigurations, insider threats, and DDoS attacks all weaken the effectiveness of your cloud security approach. Educate personnel about security practices and keep an eye out for unusual conduct.

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How to Secure the 5 Cloud Environment Types

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DDoS Attacks How they occur: Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks overload cloud and network systems, interrupting access and triggering service disruptions. Set up alerts to notify you of potential security breaches as soon as they occur.

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What Is Multi-Cloud Security? Everything to Know

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DDoS Attacks DDoS attacks have the potential to interrupt and render cloud services inaccessible. DDoS prevention and mitigation is critical for maintaining service availability. Identity and Access Management (IAM) Issues Mismanagement of IAM can lead to security breaches.

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Public Cloud Security Explained: Everything You Need to Know

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Authorization governs what activities users are permitted to take after being authenticated. Firewalls and Network Security Firewalls serve as a barrier between cloud resources and external networks in a public cloud environment. Set up security incident notifications and automate responses where possible.

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Cyber Security in Banking: Threats, Solutions & Best Practices

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This incident led to extensive legal actions and significant financial penalties for the bank, underscoring the risk of insider threats and vulnerabilities in cloud security systems. Real-world example: In 2022, UK financial institutions experienced a surge in DDoS attacks , with several major banks targeted.

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