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How to Configure Single Sign-On (SSO) for Amazon RDS Access

This blog is part two of a series about identity-aware access for Amazon RDS. In Part I, we covered how to use OSS Teleport to access Amazon RDS instances running in private subnets. In Part II, we will guide you through the steps to configure single sign-On (SSO) for Amazon RDS with Okta, SAML and Teleport.

A Look Back at the Executive Order on Cybersecurity

It has officially been one year since the release of the Biden administration’s Executive Order on Cybersecurity, which outlines security requirements for software vendors selling software to the U.S. government. These requirements include security testing in the development process and a software bill of materials for the open-source libraries in use so that known vulnerabilities are disclosed and able to be tracked in the future, among other things.

Identity-Based Data Security on AWS

Speakers: Dave Cole, CEO of Open Raven Ev Kontsevoy, CEO of @Teleport Modern data drives business value. But the speed with which it is created and accessed across a global AWS footprint increases risk considerably. The old ways of securing data – VPNs, shared credentials stored in a secure vault, offsite backups – are no longer sufficient and don't work at cloud-scale. Join Teleport CEO Ev Kontsevoy and Open Raven CEO Dave Cole as they present a practical view of modern data security in two parts.

Monitoring AWS networks at scale

Corelight is pleased to announce our integration with AWS’s Traffic Mirroring to Gateway Load Balancer (GWLB) Endpoint as a Target. This integration simplifies the monitoring of network traffic and generating Corelight data in massively scaled-out public cloud environments. When it comes to monitoring network traffic today, we see two primary deployment patterns, each with their own pain points.

Mobile App Security & Google's Data Safety Launch - Yay or Nay?

Internet and software giant Google recently recalibrated how it categorizes its Playstore apps. Google's Android applications are tagged with 'nutrition labels' based on the security practices and the data they collect from users to share with third parties. The recently announced Google Play's Data Safety section goes into action from July 20th.

What is DLP (Data Loss Prevention)? - DLP Solutions from Lookout

Data loss prevention (DLP) involves a set of technologies and processes used to discover, monitor and control sensitive data. Why is it so important? Businesses use DLP to prevent data breaches and comply with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and others. DLP tools allow security staff and network administrators to set business rules that determine what’s sensitive while also providing insight into the use of content within an enterprise.

Can SIM Cards Get Hacked?

‍Yes, even basic technology like SIM cards poses the risk of getting hacked. Today, cell phones have almost become tiny supercomputers, so users must learn how to secure their mobile phones. From social engineering scams to SIM hijacking, sensitive data can easily become compromised without adequate cybersecurity awareness. Learn more about why SIM card hacking is on the rise and how you can prevent it from happening.

Why API Integrations Are Critical for Security Service Edge (SSE) Success

Gartner’s introduction of the Security Service Edge (SSE) Magic Quadrant in February of 2022 has been an impetus for organizations to reassess their cloud access security broker (CASB) solutions. CASB is one of the three core components of SSE and the piece of the puzzle that handles cloud security for SaaS and IaaS applications.

Learn how to automate secure cloud application provisioning

The cloud offers agility and speed for DevOps teams. Being able to spin up environments and create applications in a fraction of the time previously required helps organizations launch new capabilities for customers, employees, and vendors quickly. For most companies, this means reduced time to market and the ability to recognize revenue faster.

The main security challenges when adopting cloud services

The popularity of cloud services has increased exponentially in recent years. The prospects of saving on capital and operational expenditures have been significant driving forces in influencing companies to adopt cloud services. Scalability and elasticity are also key drivers that encourage companies to move to the cloud. However, moving to the cloud comes with a lot of challenges. Security is a big concern for organizations that want to migrate to the cloud.