Trends in cloud security from cloud to workloads
Blog post from P0 Security
A recent roundtable discussion on cloud security delved into the complex landscape of identity management, highlighting the rapid growth of non-human identities (NHIs) and the fragmentation of identity systems across various platforms. Experts, including Kat Traxler and James Berthoty, emphasized the risks associated with transitive access abuse and the challenge for CISOs to manage identity risks without unified tools. The conversation underscored the importance of robust governance frameworks and collaboration across teams to address these challenges, with a focus on lifecycle management, just-in-time access, and permission boundaries to mitigate risks. Panelists stressed the need for a strategic approach that combines thoughtful strategy, automation, and incremental improvements to enhance identity security in cloud environments. The discussion concluded with a call for continuous commitment to identity governance, viewing it as an ongoing effort rather than a one-time project.