November 9, 2023 at 05:26PM
Notorious cloud hacks between 2020 and 2022 could have been prevented by faster detection and response, according to research by Mohamed Shaaban at Sysdig. The study examined six major cloud security incidents and found that attackers are becoming more advanced in their use of automated tools. Sysdig has proposed the “5/5/5” benchmark, where companies aim to detect, triage, and respond to threats within five seconds, five minutes, and five minutes, respectively. The research aims to provide insights into improving cloud security and response to cyber threats.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes are as follows:
1. Cloud security incidents have been increasing in volume and sophistication, with attackers using automated tools to scan, find, and exploit targets.
2. Attackers often gain access to systems through leaked credentials and common vulnerabilities.
3. Several notable cloud breaches were analyzed, including incidents involving PyTorch, MediBank, Alibaba Shanghai Police, ONUS, Peloton, and Equinix.
4. Researchers aim to learn from these attacks and improve cloud security practices by reviewing security controls and processes.
5. It is important for organizations to focus on both prevention and detection/response approaches to effectively protect against cyber threats in the cloud.
6. Sysdig has proposed the 5/5/5 benchmark, where organizations aim to detect threats within five seconds, triage within five minutes, and respond within five minutes in order to quickly address security incidents.