Introduction During Christmas, I had some extra time on my hands - a perfect opportunity to catch up on tech I’d been meaning to explore. A few colleagues had been discussing about Crossplane recently, and it got me curious. What is it really about? How does it fit into...
Introduction When it comes to cloud security, managing who has access to what is absolutely crucial. Organizations are constantly looking for secure ways to manage elevated permissions without compromising security. Google Cloud Platform's (GCP) new PAM product, Privileged Access Manager, solves the issue of handling temporary access to...
Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of cloud security! My journey with AWS security began in 2019 when I earned my first certification, the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate and later also the AWS Security Specialty. Since then, my fascination with the cloud has only grown, and I've...
Introduced by Gartner in 2021, Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform promises a single pane of glass for all your cloud security needs. 🛡️ Imagine having all your security tools working together seamlessly, like the Avengers assembling to fight a threat! 💥 But what exactly is CNAPP, and how does it work? Let'...
Operating systems are becoming increasingly intricate, demanding meticulous configuration to ensure robust security. Nowhere is this more evident than with EC2 instances, where the operating system is dynamic and subject to change. The challenge lies in securing these instances. Enter the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks - a guidance...
Introduction 🗓️ A year ago, on September 11th, 2022, I started this blog to talk about keeping our cloud environments safe. Today, I want to share what I've learned about my journey with you. 1 year - 52 weeks - 56 articles 🔥 Looking back, it's amazing how...
