Cloud Security

6 notable API security initiatives launched in 2023

API security is climbing the agenda for organizations and the wider cybersecurity community. Here are six initiatives rolled out in 2023 that tackle API security issues.

AWS cryptojacking campaign abuses less-used services to hide

The AMBERSQUID cryptojacking campaign exploits cloud services without triggering AWS approval processes.

Critical cloud-delivered security services for SASE

Cisco Secure Application brings app and security teams together

Cisco’s new addition to its Full-Stack Obervability Platform aims to help prevent cybersecurity vulnerabilities during development of cloud-native or hybrid applications.

Orca’s new LLM tool to help detect Log4j-like exploits

Orca Security’s new search tool takes natural language queries to hunt for Log4j-like vulnerabilities.

IAM, cloud security to drive new cybersecurity spending

CISOs also say they want better third-party risk management, AI security, and human error/insider risk reduction solutions.

The key to securing your cloud perimeter

Google Workspace to gain AI-enabled security, digital sovereignty controls

The enhancements are designed to better protect sensitive data, harden admin access controls, and provide more flexibility on where data is stored and processed.

How API authentication vulnerabilities are at the center of cloud security concerns

Microsoft’s cloud services have come under scrutiny in recent months, with APIs at the heart of the matter. Here are some strategies to help mitigate security issues that can arise when using APIs.

MongoDB rolls out Queryable Encryption to secure sensitive data workflows

Technology reduces risks of data exposure and can be used with AWS Key Management Service, Microsoft Azure Key Vault, and Google Cloud Key Management Service.