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IT asset management (ITAM) is a structured system for organizing, provisioning, deploying, maintaining, and deprovisioning business assets. It allows organizations to keep track of IT assets like hardware and software systems, as well as the data those systems process.

In recent years, cloud technology has become integral to business operations. Compared to on-premises infrastructure, it allows for improved scalability and flexibility, cost savings, collaboration, security, and data loss prevention. The cloud computing market is set to reach $679 billion in value in 2024. But what are the trends currently defining the cloud computing market?

Cloud environments have revolutionized how organizations operate, providing scalable, efficient, and cost-effective resources. However, this shift to the cloud introduces new challenges, particularly in managing and securing many Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications that businesses rely on. AWS AppFabric exists to address these challenges by providing a solution for integrating, managing, and securing various applications.

No matter what information is being transmitted online, whether you send files, text messages, or upload files to back up in the cloud, the only way to guarantee secure data transmission is by using encrypted services. Encrypted cloud storage is the best method to store your files securely. However, not all cloud services offer the same levels of encryption, resulting in a less private storage method.

APIs can be vulnerable to a wide variety of attacks, such as poor inventory management and access controls, making them a primary target for attackers. Server-side request forgery (SSRF) is one type of attack that has become more prominent with the rising use of public clouds. This is primarily due to new development practices like using Instance Metadata Services (IMDS) to access valuable information about deployed instances, such as credentials.

When working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), we often find that various AWS services need to store and manage secrets. AWS Secrets Manager is the go-to solution for this. It's a centralized service designed to help manage sensitive information securely, significantly reduce the risk of credential compromise, and facilitate your credential management process. However, there's more to it than just storing secrets.

Twice a year, JumpCloud commissions a survey of IT professionals working at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These surveys examine pressing current matters like the security landscape, emerging technologies, job outlook, and more. JumpCloud’s latest report was released on July 16. It surveyed 612 IT decision-makers in the U.K. and U.S. to get a read on the SME IT market, both today and where IT professionals think it’s headed in the future.

As cloud technologies continue to advance and more organizations shift toward cloud-based solutions, the need for stringent security measures has become increasingly vital. Effective cloud security not only protects sensitive data from unauthorized access and potential breaches, but also ensures the smooth functioning of cloud-based services.