Cloud Identity Risk Assessment & Mitigation

AWS Santa Monica is delighted to host an engaging lunch and learn for CSA LA members. An insightful in-person event focused on the security intricacies of cloud-native applications. As the cloud ecosystem evolves, the utilization of microservices, containers, and infrastructure as code is becoming more prevalent. While these technologies optimize efficiency and scalability, they can inadvertently result in over-permissioned cloud identities, opening the gateway to potential security risks.

## Key Takeaways:

1. Gain an understanding of cloud identities within the context of cloud-native applications.
2. Analyze both simple and complex scenarios that illustrate how cloud identities can be connected to potential security risks.
3. Explore innovative strategies for mitigating these risks by implementing best practices

## Who Should Attend:

Security professionals, cloud architects, DevOps engineers, and anyone interested in cloud security and cloud-native application development.

## Agenda:

1. Identity based cloud breaches
2. 5 cloud risks
3. Impact of microservices on cloud identities
4. Best Practices
5. Identity questions to discuss with your cloud architect
6. Real life example of identity, risk and mitigation.
7. Interactive Q&A Session - Addressing audience queries and facilitating an engaging discussion on the subject matter.

## Speaker:

Harry Wan
Head of Security, Britive

As Head of Security for Britive, Harry leads security and compliance efforts at Britive. Harry has more than 20 years experience in leading security and engineering teams at Verizon Media Platform, Arbor Network and Symantec. Harry is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and holds a Certificated in Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). Harry is a Capture The Flag (CTF) enthusiast.