CloudSec Academy

Willkommen bei der CloudSec Academy, Ihrem Leitfaden zum Navigieren in der Buchstabensuppe der Cloud-Sicherheitsakronyme und des Branchenjargons. Heben Sie sich von der Masse ab mit klaren, prägnanten und fachmännisch gestalteten Inhalten, die von den Grundlagen bis hin zu Best Practices reichen.

ABAC vs. RBAC: What’s the difference?

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Choosing between role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC) sets up how your cloud stack determines who may do what, where, and when. This blog post shows you the functional differences between the two models.

What is a VPC?

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A VPC is a logically isolated private network within a public cloud that users can fully configure.

What is Data Security in 2025?

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Data security in 2025 demands a shift from perimeter defenses to continuous, context-aware protection across cloud, SaaS, and on-prem environments.

How to Choose a CNAPP: A Security Leader’s Cheat Sheet

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In this guide, we’ll show you how to choose a CNAPP that cuts through complexity and gives your team a real path to security: with full-stack visibility, runtime protection, and developer-friendly workflows.

How to Evaluate CSP security: A Checklist

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Cloud service providers offer on-demand, scalable computing resources like storage services, applications, and cloud-based compute. Using a structured checklist can help your business select a cloud provider that has the features you need to meet your security goals.

What is Unauthorized Access?

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Unauthorized access refers to any successful or attempted access to systems, services, or data without the proper permissions. These incidents can result from misconfigurations, credential theft, or flaws in identity and access management—and often go unnoticed without proper detection mechanisms in place.

What is a Cloud Security Audit?

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Aimed at verifying security, compliance, and operational resilience, a cloud security audit is a structured evaluation of an organization's cloud environments, infrastructure, configurations, access controls, and security policies.

Was ist CSPM?

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) beschreibt den Prozess der kontinuierlichen Erkennung und Behebung von Risiken in Cloud-Umgebungen und -Diensten (z. B. S3-Buckets mit öffentlichem Lesezugriff). CSPM-Tools bewerten Cloud-Konfigurationen automatisch anhand branchenüblicher Best Practices, gesetzlicher Anforderungen und Sicherheitsrichtlinien, um sicherzustellen, dass Cloud-Umgebungen sicher sind und ordnungsgemäß verwaltet werden.

CSPM vs. CWPP: Should You Use One or Both?

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Explore CWPP vs. CSPM to learn more about their roles and differences and why a unified CNAPP may offer the best cloud security strategy for your organization.

Cloud Service Providers: Choosing the Right Platform

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Cloud service providers (CSPs) are companies that offer on-demand computing resources—including servers, storage, databases, and networking—hosted in the cloud and accessible through the web.

CNAPP vs. ASPM: What’s the Difference?

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This article breaks down the relationship between CNAPPs and ASPM, clarifies how they overlap, and explains why organizations benefit most from a platform that brings both together.

Managed Cloud Security

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Managed cloud security helps organizations scale protection across cloud environments by outsourcing key operations like detection, response, and compliance monitoring.

The Modern Cloud Security Maturity Model

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A maturity model isn’t just a framework—it’s your roadmap to evolving beyond compliance checklists. Start with foundational controls (like asset inventory and basic IAM hygiene) and progress to advanced practices like threat modeling and runtime protection.