November 3, 2023 at 08:41AM Oracle now requires multifactor authentication (MFA) for all instances in its cloud environment, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. New tenancies have MFA enabled by default for cloud administrators, and preexisting systems have a default policy to enforce MFA. Oracle provides tools for managing configuration and access control policies, including the ability to … Read more
November 1, 2023 at 08:49AM The ongoing debate about the effectiveness of deep packet inspection (DPI) in the security industry has intensified as networks become more dispersed. Recent research shows that deploying solutions for network visibility is increasingly challenging due to multi-cloud approaches and the adoption of Zero Trust models. Although DPI is not dead, … Read more
October 26, 2023 at 04:25PM This week’s Kettle discusses the issue of insider threats and highlights recent cases involving rogue employees attempting to sell stolen documents and secrets. It also brings attention to the use of security snoops by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to monitor social media content. The Kettle is hosted by Iain … Read more
October 16, 2023 at 03:07AM Zero trust, a security concept, is crucial for protecting cloud environments due to the increasing prevalence of data breaches and cyberattacks. Traditional security models that rely on securing the network perimeter are ineffective in cloud environments where data is dispersed and accessed from anywhere. Zero trust emphasizes continuous verification, least … Read more