Session 3: Cloud Security: A Technical Dive

Organizations struggle with the management of Internet facing, on-premises infrastructure and applications. While cloud solutions are not an instant panacea to security concerns, there are many features that help reduce the risk to your corporate environment. Hear from a pair of experienced penetration testers on why on-premises solutions are targeted by adversaries, and what security controls can be implemented within a cloud environment to alleviate these risks. They peel back the layers of complexity to distill the key concepts behind cloud computing, the risks that must be addressed, and some of the tools for accomplishing security reviews of Cloud infrastructure. During this session you will learn about: -Key control frameworks for cloud security and governance -Importance of security prequalification of cloud providers -Tools to help organizations ensure implementation of strong security controls -Security challenges associated with on-premises solutions -Examples of adversaries targeting on-premises solutions -Benefits and risk reduction associated with migration to a cloud provider -Key security controls to implement within your cloud solution to provide immediate risk reduction CPE credit available for qualifying live attendees only. You must answer at least three polling questions during the live event. CPE will be emailed to qualifying attendees within 1 week after the live event. CPE Credit: 1.0. Field of Study: Information Technology. Program Level: Beginner/Intermediate. Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based. Prerequisites/Advance Preparation: None. Elements of Engagement: Poll Questions