Posture

Cloud Security: Protecting Cloud Native Systems Cloud native systems move fast and scale with demand. Security should keep pace without blocking delivery. In practice, clear boundaries, simple controls, and continuous monitoring are key. Understanding who is responsible for what helps teams act quickly and safely. Understand the shared responsibility model. Cloud providers secure the underlying infrastructure, while you secure workloads, data, and configurations. Focus areas include identity, access controls, secrets, network posture, logging, and incident response. ...

Cloud Security Posture: Tools and Techniques Cloud security posture is the overall state of your cloud configurations, access controls, and data protection across accounts and services. It matters because misconfigurations can lead to data leaks, service downtime, or compliance gaps. A strong posture combines clear policies, automated checks, and fast responses to drift. With the right tools, teams can prevent mistakes and detect issues early. Tools and techniques help you see what you have, verify it against safe baselines, and fix problems quickly. The core idea is continuous improvement: establish a baseline, monitor for changes, and close gaps with automation and human oversight. ...