This Week in Cloud Computing - Phil Lieberman, President and CEO of Lieberman Software

TL;DR

Sony's security breach raises questions about cloud computing security.

Transcript

so dave linda comes going to give us the skinny on networld and interrupt that and more on this week in cloud computing hello everybody and welcome to episode 58 of this week in cloud computing i'm your host amanda coolang and actually joining us in studio today we have phil lieberman of lieberman software how are you hey amanda great to have you b... Read More

Key Insights

• 😶‍🌫️ Data segmentation, backup, and transparency are vital for cloud security.
• 😶‍🌫️ Auditors need to adapt to auditing cloud infrastructure for enhanced security measures.
• 😶‍🌫️ Collaboration between cloud providers and auditors is crucial to define cloud auditing standards.
• 🔒 Sony's security breach highlights the importance of robust cloud security measures, including audits and transparency.
• 😶‍🌫️ Companies must prioritize security in cloud migration and demand transparency in auditing cloud services.
• 😶‍🌫️ Lack of cybersecurity measures and transparency in cloud audits can lead to significant data breaches and security risks.
• 😶‍🌫️ Cloud security audits must encompass data monitoring, backup, and restoration plans to ensure data protection and compliance.

Questions & Answers

Q: What were the key security failures in Sony's cloud infrastructure?

Sony lacked data segmentation, proper cybersecurity measures like firewalls, and failed to have proper backup and restoration plans in place.

Q: How can companies ensure transparency in cloud audits and data monitoring?

Companies need to demand transparency from cloud providers, involve auditors in the cloud migration process, and ensure access to audit records for compliance.

Q: What challenges auditors face in auditing cloud infrastructures?

Auditors lack cloud auditing expertise, struggle with monitoring multiple cloud environments, and face challenges in auditing various cloud service models.

Q: How can cloud providers and auditors collaborate to enhance cloud security?

Cloud providers must grant auditors access to audit records, collaborate on defining cloud auditing standards, and prioritize security and transparency in cloud services.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Sony's security breach highlighted cloud security issues concerning data segmentation and lack of security measures.

• Companies must prioritize data backup, restoration, and transparency in cloud audits for robust security.

• Auditors and companies need to collaborate to ensure cloud security compliance and define cloud auditing standards.