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Exploring the Challenges of Application Security

In this episode, we talk about application security with guest Tanya Janca. Hear our discussion on the tension between authentication and authorization, the prevalence of API security flaws, the new OWASP API Security Top 10, and the inadequacy of API security measures.

In addition, Tanya and Jeremy also discussed the importance of designing an effective security program for different industry companies, the differences between CSPM and CASB, the use of tools, and the importance of keeping up with updates.

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Exploring the Challenges of Application Security with Tanya Janca

With the widespread adoption of cloud technology, application security has become even more critical. At the same time, cloud computing now allows your business to store and access data and applications from remote servers, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

However, this also means businesses like yours must take additional measures to secure your cloud-based applications. This includes implementing security controls such as encryption, access controls, and monitoring to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

As a developer, ensuring the Security of your cloud-based applications is critical to protecting against potential security risks. Cloud-based applications are often vulnerable to data breaches, unauthorized access, and malicious attacks. In this blog, we'll provide detailed instructions and real examples of how you can ensure application security for the cloud using a Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tool.

A CSPM is a security solution that provides visibility and control over cloud resources, helping to ensure that your cloud-based applications are secure. Here are some steps you can follow to ensure application security for the cloud using a CSPM:

1. Choose a CSPM tool

The first step in ensuring application security for the cloud using a CSPM tool is to choose the right tool. Several CSPM tools are available in the market, including Horangi Warden, AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Azure Security Center, and Google Cloud Security Command Center. Choose a CSPM tool that is compatible with your cloud environment and provides the necessary features.

2. Scan for Security Risks

Once you have chosen a CSPM tool, the next step is to scan your cloud environment for security risks. CSPM tools provide continuous monitoring and assessment of your cloud environment to identify potential security risks, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities.

For example, AWS Security Hub provides automated security checks for AWS resources, and Microsoft Azure Security Center provides security recommendations for your cloud environment. Google Cloud Security Command Center provides a dashboard that displays an overview of your security posture and alerts you to potential security risks.

3. Fix Security Risks

The next step is to fix any security risks that have been identified. CSPM tools provide remediation guidance and recommendations to help you improve security issues.

For example, AWS Security Hub provides prioritized recommendations to help you remediate security issues, and Microsoft Azure Security Center offers automated remediation for security issues. Google Cloud Security Command Center lists recommended actions to fix security issues. Some CSPM tools, such as Horangi Warden, also offer automated remediation to help you correct common security issues and provide insights on how to remediate more complex ones.

4. Monitor and Enforce Compliance

CSPM tools also help you monitor and enforce Compliance with security standards and regulations. This includes standards such as PCI DSS and GDPR.

For example, AWS Security Hub provides compliance checks for AWS resources against standards such as CIS AWS Foundations Benchmark. Microsoft Azure Security Center provides compliance assessments for Azure resources against standards such as NIST SP 800-53. CSPMs such as Horangi's Warden also help you comply with Asian-centric standards such as OJK and even Singapore's MAS TRM.

5. Automate Security

Finally, CSPM tools provide automation capabilities that help you streamline security processes and reduce the risk of human error. This includes automated remediation of security issues and automated Security and compliance checks.

For example, AWS Security Hub provides automated remediation for security issues using AWS Systems Manager Automation documents, and Microsoft Azure Security Center offers automated security recommendations and remediation using Azure Policy.

Conclusion

In conclusion, ensuring application security for the cloud using a CSPM tool is critical to protecting against potential security risks. By choosing the right CSPM tool, scanning for security risks, fixing security risks, monitoring and enforcing Compliance, and automating Security, you can ensure your cloud-based applications are secure and protected against cyber attacks.

If you're looking for a reliable CSPM tool, we recommend checking out Horangi Warden. Horangi Warden is a cloud-native CSPM tool that provides continuous monitoring, automated remediation, and compliance management for cloud environments. With Horangi Warden, you can ensure that your cloud-based applications are secure and compliant without the need for complex configurations or setups.

Isaiah Chua

Isaiah Chua is a Content Marketing Manager at Horangi who is also the producer of the Ask A CISO podcast. He's an avid reader who can't get by a day without good music and gallons of coffee.

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