In this episode, we dive into the critical role of proper configurations in cloud environments and why misconfigurations remain the leading cause of security breaches. From overly permissive access controls to unencrypted data stores and default credentials left unchanged, we explore real-world examples that adversaries exploit. Learn how organizations can mitigate these risks through proactive monitoring, automated tools, and a culture of security-first thinking. Tune in to uncover actionable insights to keep your cloud infrastructure secure.

This segment is sponsored by Fortinet Cloud Security. Visit https://cisostoriespodcast.com/fortinet to learn more about them!

Segment Resources: CoGuard CLI (Select cloud resources can be scanned with a free account): https://portal.coguard.io/auth/realms/coguard/protocol/openid-connect/auth?clientid=client-react-frontend&redirecturi=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.coguard.io%2F&state=7cd7e2ac-aa64-497d-8957-f0b8be3e2f8d&responsemode=fragment&responsetype=code&scope=openid&nonce=86649c48-03f3-44c1-9612-560d42e049d9

More info on the CoGuard CLI on Github: https://github.com/coguardio/

Open AI grant: https://openai.com/index/empowering-defenders-through-our-cybersecurity-grant-program/

Open AI research results on Github: https://github.com/coguardio/coguardopenairuleautogeneration_research

Securing Multi Cloud Environments - Tips from Nadia's co-founder/CTO - blog: https://www.coguard.io/post/securing-multi-cloud-environments

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Show Notes: https://cisostoriespodcast.com/csp-204