Cloud Security: What You Need to Know | SecurityMetrics Podcast 13

When Liberty Mutual offered Craig Olsen a lateral leap from Developer to Security Analyst, he took it–and hasn’t looked back since. Now a Cybersecurity Architect, Olsen reflects on the last fifteen years and his role in the transition from one-person internal security departments, to a full-blown industry with unique technologies, solutions, and issues.When it comes to the cloud, many companies are unsure or hesitant. Some may not even know for sure if they’re using it. Often, this is based on a lack of understanding or familiarity with cloud security.Olsen and Host Jen Stone sit down for an in-depth discussion about cloud solutions, including:What we can learn from companies who’ve experienced data breaches in the cloudHow to leverage the unique qualities of the cloud to improve security and support growthSimple steps anyone can take to build foundational layers of security–areas like passwords, policies, encryption, and complianceCraig Olsen on LinkedInLearn moreA note from Jen: We built Practical Cybersecurity because we were tired of the fear-mongering in this industry. Security shouldn't be a secret club.Whether you're trying to figure out PCI compliance or need a pen test, my team at SecurityMetrics can help you out: https://www.securitymetrics.com/contact/lets-get-you-to-the-right-place But if you just want to learn how to protect yourself for free, start here:  https://academy.securitymetrics.com/