• Safeguarding the Skies: Cloud Security Essentials for Executives

  • Apr 9 2024
  • Length: 36 mins
  • Podcast
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Safeguarding the Skies: Cloud Security Essentials for Executives

  • Summary

  • In this episode, Matt & Georgia are joined by Sarah Young, the superhero of cloud security at Microsoft. Listen in as they embark on an epic quest to conquer the challenges of keeping our digital skies safe. Here are the highlights:

    1. The Great Balancing Act: Unravelling the mystery behind security principles, revealing that while they may seem like child's play, juggling them alongside competing business priorities is akin to mastering magic.

    2. The Shared Responsibility Saga: Ever wondered who’s responsible for keeping your data safe in the cloud? Fear not! CD breaks down the shared responsibility model, separating the heroes (cloud providers) from the sidekicks (customers), depending on the cloud service in use.

    3. Battling the Breach Boss: Data breaches are the supervillains of the digital world, and ransomware is their deadliest weapon. Sarah reveals the secret weapon: fortified backups, the ultimate shield against ransomware attacks.

    4. Back to Basics: Forget fancy tricks; most breaches are foiled by nailing the basics. Sarah unveils the power of fundamental security practices, capable of thwarting even the sneakiest cyber-criminals.

    5. Cultivating the Security Squad: Building a security culture is no easy feat, but with top-down leadership support and a dash of modern tools, it’s not just achievable—it’s exhilarating!

    6. Risk, the Ever-Present Nemesis: While risk may never be vanquished entirely, Sarah teaches us how to tame it to acceptable levels using a myriad of security controls.

    7. Cloudy with a Chance of Security: In the cloud, the rules may be different, but the goals remain the same. CD delve into the importance of people and culture in safeguarding our digital skies.

    By mastering the art of security hygiene, fostering a balanced security culture, and facing risks head-on, we can soar to new heights in the world of cloud computing. Up, up, and away!

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