The emerging Business Transformations have left most organizations and individuals with no choice than to leverage on any of the Cloud Services for either their Primary Production site or their Secondary/disaster recovery site or even their Software development/testing site or just for storing and archiving of personal files for back-up and recovery purposes.
In any of the options, it is important you understand your key business/personal drivers for opting for the Cloud, the characteristics that must ascertain that your choice of cloud Provider is authentic, the various Cloud Service and Deployment Models and which to subscribe to based on your key drivers, the various threats and vulnerabilities around each model and how to mitigate accordingly and finally, but not the least, the standard best practices necessary for securing your Clouds and other obligations.
Securing The Clouds with The Standard Best Practices-1.pdfChinatu Uzuegbu
The Technology adoptions in the Cloud are overwhelming . The global shift towards the Cloud is also overwhelming! It is important to build the stronger walls of Security around the Cloud.......
Cloud security for banks - the central bank of Israel regulations for cloud s...Moshe Ferber
This presentation discuss how the Israeli banks should cope with the Israeli central bank cloud regulations. In the slide we examine different articles inside the cloud regulation and discuss the challenges and controls to be used.
Securing The Clouds Proactively-BlackisTech.pptxChinatu Uzuegbu
It is obvious that The Cloud has become an integral part of the 'New Normal' which emanated from Covid-19 Pandemic. Over 90% of Businesses are being transformed and transitioned to the Clouds with appreciable cutting edges and advantages that could be more profitable to the business. However, every Business, firm or individual subscribing to the Cloud should proactively think and inculcate Security right from the inception,that is, when you are still considering the Cloud- Why do you need the Cloud? What about the Cost benefit Analysis and Business Value Propositions compared to the Traditional Environment? What are the attributes of an Authentic Cloud Service Provider you may want to leverage on? Are there frameworks and Best Practices that must apply? Which Cloud Service and Deployment Model should you subscribe to? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the service and deployment Models? What is your responsibility and that of the proposed Cloud Service Provider? Are there binding Contracts and Service Level Agreements to leverage on? What does the Concept of Security in The Cloud and that of the Cloud entail? and finally Securing the Clouds Proactively in the Cloud driven World.
This paper discusses how information security function in enterprises must engage with business users and stakeholders to ensure innovation and adoption of digital transformation.
The promises of the digital new world is inextricably locked with cloud computing technologies.
Cloud computing technology is central to the converging interconnecting forces of collaboration, mobility, BYOD, IoT and social enterprise.
The information/data security and entitlements of users of these services and apps is bound to their identities and the contexts within which they may partake in this ecosystem.
Traditional security models, information governance, identity management and role based access control don’t quite cut the mustard.
However, new technologies are yet to be tested both commercially and functionally.
The potential benefits to the enterprise such as seamless collaboration, agility and efficiency are too rewarding to ignore. The security industry must help organisations balance the risks and rewards.
Preventing The Cloud Data Breaches:
The Cloud as The New Normal,
The Concept of Cloud Computing,
Why is The cloud The New Normal?
Shared Responsibilities in the Cloud,
The Concept of The security of The Cloud and Security in The Cloud,
Your Cloud Data as Your Most Critical Asset,
Service Level Agreement/Contract Terms,
Securing your Cloud Data(Data LifeCycle, Data States, Identity & access Management, Data Obfuscation, Overall Cloud Security),
Combat Cloud Data Threats(STRIDE vs DREAD),
Putting it ALL Together
Securing The Clouds with The Standard Best Practices-1.pdfChinatu Uzuegbu
The Technology adoptions in the Cloud are overwhelming . The global shift towards the Cloud is also overwhelming! It is important to build the stronger walls of Security around the Cloud.......
Cloud security for banks - the central bank of Israel regulations for cloud s...Moshe Ferber
This presentation discuss how the Israeli banks should cope with the Israeli central bank cloud regulations. In the slide we examine different articles inside the cloud regulation and discuss the challenges and controls to be used.
Securing The Clouds Proactively-BlackisTech.pptxChinatu Uzuegbu
It is obvious that The Cloud has become an integral part of the 'New Normal' which emanated from Covid-19 Pandemic. Over 90% of Businesses are being transformed and transitioned to the Clouds with appreciable cutting edges and advantages that could be more profitable to the business. However, every Business, firm or individual subscribing to the Cloud should proactively think and inculcate Security right from the inception,that is, when you are still considering the Cloud- Why do you need the Cloud? What about the Cost benefit Analysis and Business Value Propositions compared to the Traditional Environment? What are the attributes of an Authentic Cloud Service Provider you may want to leverage on? Are there frameworks and Best Practices that must apply? Which Cloud Service and Deployment Model should you subscribe to? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the service and deployment Models? What is your responsibility and that of the proposed Cloud Service Provider? Are there binding Contracts and Service Level Agreements to leverage on? What does the Concept of Security in The Cloud and that of the Cloud entail? and finally Securing the Clouds Proactively in the Cloud driven World.
This paper discusses how information security function in enterprises must engage with business users and stakeholders to ensure innovation and adoption of digital transformation.
The promises of the digital new world is inextricably locked with cloud computing technologies.
Cloud computing technology is central to the converging interconnecting forces of collaboration, mobility, BYOD, IoT and social enterprise.
The information/data security and entitlements of users of these services and apps is bound to their identities and the contexts within which they may partake in this ecosystem.
Traditional security models, information governance, identity management and role based access control don’t quite cut the mustard.
However, new technologies are yet to be tested both commercially and functionally.
The potential benefits to the enterprise such as seamless collaboration, agility and efficiency are too rewarding to ignore. The security industry must help organisations balance the risks and rewards.
Preventing The Cloud Data Breaches:
The Cloud as The New Normal,
The Concept of Cloud Computing,
Why is The cloud The New Normal?
Shared Responsibilities in the Cloud,
The Concept of The security of The Cloud and Security in The Cloud,
Your Cloud Data as Your Most Critical Asset,
Service Level Agreement/Contract Terms,
Securing your Cloud Data(Data LifeCycle, Data States, Identity & access Management, Data Obfuscation, Overall Cloud Security),
Combat Cloud Data Threats(STRIDE vs DREAD),
Putting it ALL Together
ISACA Journal Publication - Does your Cloud have a Secure Lining? Shah SheikhShah Sheikh
ISACA Journal Publication Volume 5 written by Shah Sheikh - published in Q4 2013. Based on the Cloud Security Alliance Framework whitepaper titled "Does your Cloud have a Secure Lining?"
With the increasing number of data breaches and cyber attacks, it's becoming clear that traditional security measures are no longer sufficient. Zero Trust security is an approach that assumes no user, device, or network is trustworthy by default. This seminar will explore the concept of Zero Trust and its application to data security.
During this seminar, we will cover a range of topics related to Zero Trust and data security, including the history and evolution of Zero Trust, the key principles of Zero Trust, and the different applications of Zero Trust in data security. We will also discuss the impact of Zero Trust on the job market and the skills required to work effectively with this approach.
Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential benefits of implementing a Zero Trust approach to data security. They will leave the seminar with practical insights and strategies to effectively leverage Zero Trust to protect their organization's data.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the history and evolution of Zero Trust and its application to data security.
2. Gain insights into the key principles of Zero Trust and the different applications of this approach in data security.
3. Learn about the potential benefits and challenges of implementing a Zero Trust approach to data security.
4. Develop practical strategies for effectively leveraging Zero Trust to protect their organization's data.
5. Network with other industry professionals to share insights and best practices.
This presentation was delivered at the 2nd International Conference on Recent Trends in Information Technology and Computer Science in Mumbai. The paper deals with security issues in Cloud Computing, its mitigation and proposes a secure cloud mechanism with an implementation of the single-sign on mechanism on the Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud
Surviving the lions den - how to sell SaaS services to security oriented cust...Moshe Ferber
Passing through the Lion’s den – How to sell cloud services to security guys:
Pitching your SaaS offering is usually fun, until the security guys walks into the room as anyone who try to promote cloud services to organizations probably knows. On the other hand, for the CISO, sometimes cloud vendors represent the sum of all their greatest fears.
So, how can providers of cloud based software do better job in satisfying those gate keepers? Learn to speak their language and understand their terminology and way of thinking. In this presentation we will walk through the do’s and don’ts when pitching to information security professionals, and try to better understand their motivation and how to address their concerns.
This presentation is an introduction to a workshop providing better tools for cloud based companies to overcome challenges when selling their offering.
In early 2019, Microsoft created the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification. This is a certification for all individuals, IT or non IT background, who want to further their careers and learn how to navigate the Azure cloud platform.
Learn about AZ-900 exam concepts and how to prepare and pass the exam
#ALSummit: SCOR Velogica's Journey to SOC2/TYPE2 Via AWSAlert Logic
Clarke Rodgers (CISO, SCOR Velogica)'s presentation on SCOR's journey to SOC2/TYPE2 via AWS at the NYC Alert Logic Cloud Security Summit on June 14th, 2016.
This is the slide deck used on my webinar session titled " Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 security , Identity and Compliance" .You can find the recording of this webinar here : https://youtu.be/akrEnqK6Dsc
Why 2024 will become the Year of SaaS Security Meetup 24012024.pptxlior mazor
Nowadays data-driven products in the cloud are delivered faster, IT resources become more responsive and productive with lower costs and higher performance for data operations.
Causing Cyber Security risks involved in accessing sensitive data and regulatory compliance requirements.
Join us virtually for our upcoming "Why 2024 will become the Year of SaaS Security" Meetup to learn how to resolve SaaS security posture management with AI tools and how to secure your cloud attack surface.
Agenda:
17:00 - 17:10 - 'Opening Words' - by Gidi Farkash (Pipl Security)
17:10 - 17:50 - 'How to Resolve SaaS Security Posture Management with GEN AI' - by Ofer Klein (Reco)
17:50 - 18:20 - 'Foundation of Cloud Monitoring' - by Moshe Ferber (Cloud Security Alliance Israel)
18:20 - 19:00 - 'AI in the Hands of the Cyber Protectors' - by Tal Shapira, P.h.D (Reco)
Security and Compliance with SharePoint and Office 365Richard Harbridge
Whether you’re new to security and compliance in Office 365 or a seasoned veteran, we’ll have something for you in this session. Hear about Microsoft’s overall security story from Microsoft MVP Richard Harbridge, and better understand how it relates to SharePoint services, catch up on new developments over the past year, and learn about the new capabilities Microsoft provides. From advanced security management and threat intelligence to sensitive content encryption, governance and sharing there is plenty to discuss.
Cyber Knight is one of The leading IT Security firms specializing in providing Enterprise Risk Services and Defensive Security Services. We has a proven track record of assisting numerous global organizations obtain and maintain desired levels of online security.
2021 will be a transformational year for the CIO. One of the main themes has been how to facilitate easier and more efficient access to applications, while increasing security throughout the WAN. In this discussion, we cover the model for “anywhere operations,” best practices, cloud and cybersecurity mesh.
Not Just a necessary evil, it’s good for business: implementing PCI DSS contr...DataWorks Summit
For firms in the financial industry, especially within regulated organizations such as credit card processors and banks, PCI DSS compliance has become a business and operational necessity. Although the blueprint of a PCI-compliant architecture varies from organization to organization, the mixture of modern Hadoop-based data lakes and legacy systems are a common theme.
In this talk, we will discuss recent updates to PCI DSS and how significant portions of PCI DSS compliance controls can be achieved using open source Hadoop security stack and technologies for the Hadoop ecosystem. We will provide a broad overview of implementing key aspects of PCI DSS standards at WorldPay such as encryption management, data protection with anonymization, separation of duties, and deployment considerations regarding securing the Hadoop clusters at the network layer from a practitioner’s perspective. The talk will provide patterns and practices map current Hadoop security capabilities to security controls that a PCI-compliant environment requires.
Speaker
David Walker, Enterprise Data Platform Programme Director, Worldpay
Srikanth Venkat, Senior Director Product Management, Hortonworks
Data Works Berlin 2018 - Worldpay - PCI ComplianceDavid Walker
A presentation from the Data Works conference in 2018 that looks how Worldpay, a major payments provider, deployed a secure Hadoop cluster in order to meet business requirements and in the process became on e of the few fully certified PCI compliance clusters in the world
This presentation provides an overview of the NIST SP 500-299 NIST Cloud Computing Security Reference Architecture. It includes a brief description of the Cloud Computing Architecture, its services along with the required Risk Management activities.
Cloud Security using NIST guidelines, using NIST Cloud Computing Security Reference Architecture
(NIST SP 500-299), NIST Cloud
Computing Reference Architecture (NIST SP 500-292), NIST's Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems (NIST SP 800-37)
Security in Clouds: Cloud security challenges – Software as a
Service Security, Common Standards: The Open Cloud Consortium – The Distributed management Task Force – Standards for application Developers – Standards for Messaging – Standards for Security, End user access to cloud computing, Mobile Internet devices and the cloud. Hadoop – MapReduce – Virtual Box — Google App Engine – Programming Environment for Google App Engine.
ISACA Journal Publication - Does your Cloud have a Secure Lining? Shah SheikhShah Sheikh
ISACA Journal Publication Volume 5 written by Shah Sheikh - published in Q4 2013. Based on the Cloud Security Alliance Framework whitepaper titled "Does your Cloud have a Secure Lining?"
With the increasing number of data breaches and cyber attacks, it's becoming clear that traditional security measures are no longer sufficient. Zero Trust security is an approach that assumes no user, device, or network is trustworthy by default. This seminar will explore the concept of Zero Trust and its application to data security.
During this seminar, we will cover a range of topics related to Zero Trust and data security, including the history and evolution of Zero Trust, the key principles of Zero Trust, and the different applications of Zero Trust in data security. We will also discuss the impact of Zero Trust on the job market and the skills required to work effectively with this approach.
Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential benefits of implementing a Zero Trust approach to data security. They will leave the seminar with practical insights and strategies to effectively leverage Zero Trust to protect their organization's data.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the history and evolution of Zero Trust and its application to data security.
2. Gain insights into the key principles of Zero Trust and the different applications of this approach in data security.
3. Learn about the potential benefits and challenges of implementing a Zero Trust approach to data security.
4. Develop practical strategies for effectively leveraging Zero Trust to protect their organization's data.
5. Network with other industry professionals to share insights and best practices.
This presentation was delivered at the 2nd International Conference on Recent Trends in Information Technology and Computer Science in Mumbai. The paper deals with security issues in Cloud Computing, its mitigation and proposes a secure cloud mechanism with an implementation of the single-sign on mechanism on the Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud
Surviving the lions den - how to sell SaaS services to security oriented cust...Moshe Ferber
Passing through the Lion’s den – How to sell cloud services to security guys:
Pitching your SaaS offering is usually fun, until the security guys walks into the room as anyone who try to promote cloud services to organizations probably knows. On the other hand, for the CISO, sometimes cloud vendors represent the sum of all their greatest fears.
So, how can providers of cloud based software do better job in satisfying those gate keepers? Learn to speak their language and understand their terminology and way of thinking. In this presentation we will walk through the do’s and don’ts when pitching to information security professionals, and try to better understand their motivation and how to address their concerns.
This presentation is an introduction to a workshop providing better tools for cloud based companies to overcome challenges when selling their offering.
In early 2019, Microsoft created the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification. This is a certification for all individuals, IT or non IT background, who want to further their careers and learn how to navigate the Azure cloud platform.
Learn about AZ-900 exam concepts and how to prepare and pass the exam
#ALSummit: SCOR Velogica's Journey to SOC2/TYPE2 Via AWSAlert Logic
Clarke Rodgers (CISO, SCOR Velogica)'s presentation on SCOR's journey to SOC2/TYPE2 via AWS at the NYC Alert Logic Cloud Security Summit on June 14th, 2016.
This is the slide deck used on my webinar session titled " Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 security , Identity and Compliance" .You can find the recording of this webinar here : https://youtu.be/akrEnqK6Dsc
Why 2024 will become the Year of SaaS Security Meetup 24012024.pptxlior mazor
Nowadays data-driven products in the cloud are delivered faster, IT resources become more responsive and productive with lower costs and higher performance for data operations.
Causing Cyber Security risks involved in accessing sensitive data and regulatory compliance requirements.
Join us virtually for our upcoming "Why 2024 will become the Year of SaaS Security" Meetup to learn how to resolve SaaS security posture management with AI tools and how to secure your cloud attack surface.
Agenda:
17:00 - 17:10 - 'Opening Words' - by Gidi Farkash (Pipl Security)
17:10 - 17:50 - 'How to Resolve SaaS Security Posture Management with GEN AI' - by Ofer Klein (Reco)
17:50 - 18:20 - 'Foundation of Cloud Monitoring' - by Moshe Ferber (Cloud Security Alliance Israel)
18:20 - 19:00 - 'AI in the Hands of the Cyber Protectors' - by Tal Shapira, P.h.D (Reco)
Security and Compliance with SharePoint and Office 365Richard Harbridge
Whether you’re new to security and compliance in Office 365 or a seasoned veteran, we’ll have something for you in this session. Hear about Microsoft’s overall security story from Microsoft MVP Richard Harbridge, and better understand how it relates to SharePoint services, catch up on new developments over the past year, and learn about the new capabilities Microsoft provides. From advanced security management and threat intelligence to sensitive content encryption, governance and sharing there is plenty to discuss.
Cyber Knight is one of The leading IT Security firms specializing in providing Enterprise Risk Services and Defensive Security Services. We has a proven track record of assisting numerous global organizations obtain and maintain desired levels of online security.
2021 will be a transformational year for the CIO. One of the main themes has been how to facilitate easier and more efficient access to applications, while increasing security throughout the WAN. In this discussion, we cover the model for “anywhere operations,” best practices, cloud and cybersecurity mesh.
Not Just a necessary evil, it’s good for business: implementing PCI DSS contr...DataWorks Summit
For firms in the financial industry, especially within regulated organizations such as credit card processors and banks, PCI DSS compliance has become a business and operational necessity. Although the blueprint of a PCI-compliant architecture varies from organization to organization, the mixture of modern Hadoop-based data lakes and legacy systems are a common theme.
In this talk, we will discuss recent updates to PCI DSS and how significant portions of PCI DSS compliance controls can be achieved using open source Hadoop security stack and technologies for the Hadoop ecosystem. We will provide a broad overview of implementing key aspects of PCI DSS standards at WorldPay such as encryption management, data protection with anonymization, separation of duties, and deployment considerations regarding securing the Hadoop clusters at the network layer from a practitioner’s perspective. The talk will provide patterns and practices map current Hadoop security capabilities to security controls that a PCI-compliant environment requires.
Speaker
David Walker, Enterprise Data Platform Programme Director, Worldpay
Srikanth Venkat, Senior Director Product Management, Hortonworks
Data Works Berlin 2018 - Worldpay - PCI ComplianceDavid Walker
A presentation from the Data Works conference in 2018 that looks how Worldpay, a major payments provider, deployed a secure Hadoop cluster in order to meet business requirements and in the process became on e of the few fully certified PCI compliance clusters in the world
This presentation provides an overview of the NIST SP 500-299 NIST Cloud Computing Security Reference Architecture. It includes a brief description of the Cloud Computing Architecture, its services along with the required Risk Management activities.
Cloud Security using NIST guidelines, using NIST Cloud Computing Security Reference Architecture
(NIST SP 500-299), NIST Cloud
Computing Reference Architecture (NIST SP 500-292), NIST's Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems (NIST SP 800-37)
Security in Clouds: Cloud security challenges – Software as a
Service Security, Common Standards: The Open Cloud Consortium – The Distributed management Task Force – Standards for application Developers – Standards for Messaging – Standards for Security, End user access to cloud computing, Mobile Internet devices and the cloud. Hadoop – MapReduce – Virtual Box — Google App Engine – Programming Environment for Google App Engine.
It is National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2022. It is important to understand the Cyber Concepts from the scratch. This understanding would help you to be more focused in securing yourself and organization from the Cyber threats thereof. Happy National Cyber Security Awareness Month, 2022.
In the past two years following the pandemic, there is an emergent paradigm shift across all Digital Identities, Business Processes and Technology. It is no longer about People, but Human and Non-Human Identities including Machines, Applications, Cloud, Internet of Things and others. It is important for Technology Leaders and Professionals to understand that resilient Identity and Access Management is achievable as Technology and Business evolve. Inculcating Multi-factor authentication and Zero Trust Model into their Identity and Access Management System should be the order of this Digital Age. It is also important to work with the newly updated frameworks in Identity Management to accommodate the state of the art technology. The culture of Identifying, authenticating, authorizing and Accounting should be strictly applied in the above order for optimal security. The Support of Identity Management vendors should be embraced. Happy Identity Management Day!
Yayyy, we have come to the end of the Cyber Security Awareness Month 2017. It was an exciting and revealing time! Let the culture of Stop, Think and Connect stick. Please consult us for your Cyber Security Needs and Training
Combating Cyber Crimes 2 is the 6th Nugget in the series Cyber Security Awareness Month 2017. It is important to 'STOP, THINK before CONNECTing to the Internet Resources.
'Cyber Crime ACT 2015' is Nugget 4 in the series 'Cyber Security Awareness Month 2017' It is important that you understand the direction and view of the Government in Cyber Crime. Remember Cyber Security is everyone's responsibility.
'Determining The Ideal Security Measure' is Nugget 3 in the series 'Cyber Security Awareness Month 2017'. You must ensure that the best and cost effective measure applies...
'Protecting Your Information Assets' is Nugget 2 in the series 'Cyber Security Awareness Month 2017'. You must have a clear understanding of the ideal security measure for protecting your Assets.....
We welcome all to the Cyber Security Awareness Month 2017.
This is a reflection of the extent at which Cyber Crime is riding on Critical resources of the both the Public and Private Sectors. Users of the Systems and all kinds of gadgets should be informed on vigilance and protection from the Cyber threats. Keep tuned as we would be busy discussing the various mitigating measures on this platform throughout the month. Wishing you a happy Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
GridMate - End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid...ThomasParaiso2
End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid regressions. In this session, we share our journey building an E2E testing pipeline for GridMate components (LWC and Aura) using Cypress, JSForce, FakerJS…
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Chinatu Uzuegbu
CCISO, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, ………..
Chinatu Uzuegbu is The Managing Cyber SecurityConsultant with RoseTech CyberCrime Solutions Limited(RoseTech). RoseTech is a
Cyber Security firm runningwith the vision of assisting Entities to proactively Combat Cyber Crimes, proffering Cyber Security solutions
and facilitating Cyber Security workshops. Her concern about the rate of frauds and abuses emanating with Technology gave birth to
RoseTech.
The Founding Past Presidentof (ISC)2 Nigeria Chapter from October 2018 to December 2021 and currentlyin the board of the Chapter's
Directors. She is also a Member of the (ISC)2 Chapter Advisory Committee(CAC) ,running, with the vision of providing strategies to
improve the governance and structure of (ISC)² Chapters and much more. She currently joined the (ISC)2 Security Congress Event Advisory
Committee as a member.
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4. It is a Cloudy World!
•Dropbox
•GItHub
•Google Cloud
•MS Azure
•AWS
•Alibaba
•Gmail
•Yahoo
•Digital Ocean
•IBM
•Dell
•Salesforce
•Cloud Vendors
•Facebook
•Linkedin
•Whatsapp
•Snapchat
5. Fundamentals for Stronger Cloud Security
• What Cloud Computing entails.
• Key Business Drivers for Cloud Opt-in.
• The Authentic Cloud Service Provider.
• The Cloud Service Models.
• The Cloud Deployment Models.
• The Cloud Security Architecture.
• Terminologies in each Cloud Computing
Module.
• Conclusion: Promoting a Stronger Cloud
Security Posture.
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6. What Cloud Computing entail?
Cloud Computing is a an act of granting a perpetually, convenient on-demand network access to a
shared pool of configurable resources, rapidly provisioned and released with minimal
management effort or service provider interaction.
Cloud Service Entity Roles and Responsibilities
Cloud Service Provider(CSP) Data Processor
Cloud Service Customer(CSC) Data Controller/Data Owner
Cloud Service Broker(CSB) Mediator, Service Aggregator, Service
Arbitrager, Identity Provider
Cloud Auditor Independent Validation for Conformance to
standards
Cloud Carrier Interconnectivity and transportation of
services from one Service Provider to the
other or from Service Provider to Customer.
Networks, Servers, Storage, Applications, Databases, Repositories, Platforms, Services and others
Refer to Cloud Computing Reference Architecture(CCRA):
https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication500-292.pdf
8. Key Drivers opting for the Cloud
(Outline your Business Needs)
Business Case Traditional Environment Proposed Cloud
Costs Capex + Opex (High Cost) Reduced Cost(Metered)
Speed Interruptions, Downtimes,
Acquisition/Deployment
drags, Jurisdictional
Disasters and Others
Rapid Provisioning,
Contractual Bindings and
Service Level Agreements
with penalties on
violations
Scalability •Reduced logistics burden:
• the choice of vendors,
• Conflicts of Interests,
• Peak of Sales,
•Assets Management
•other Technology
dependencies.
•Promotes guaranteed
minimum amount of
resources.
•Automatic provisioning
when required.
• resource thresholds.
• Prioritization weighting
9. Authentic Cloud Service Provider
Name Website
CAIQ(Consensus Assessments Initiative
Questionnaire) andCloud Control Matrix
from CSA.
https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/research/cloud-controls-matrix/
https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/blog/2020/10/16/what-is-the-cloud-
controls-matrix-ccm/
CSA STAR(Security, Trust, and Assurance
Registry )
https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/artifacts/star-level-1-security-
questionnaire-caiq-v4/
SSAE18(SOC2 &SOC3) from AICPA https://kfinancial.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-ssae-18-
reports/
ISO 31000 on Risk Management https://www.iso.org/iso-31000-risk-management.html
ENISA(Cloud Risk Frameworks)
Europian Union Agency for Cyber Security
https://www.enisa.europa.eu/topics/cloud-and-big-data/cloud-
security/enisa-cloud-computing-risk-assessment.
https://www.clubcloudcomputing.com/top-8-cloud-security-risks-
according-enisa/
Privacy Regulations on PII GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, PIPEDA, NDPR , PCI-DSS and others
FIPS-140(Cryptographic
Modules)
https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/fips/140/2/final
NIST 800-145(Cloud Computing) https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-145/final
Broad Network Access
On Demand Self-
Service
Measured Service
Shared Pool of
Resources
Rapid Elasticity
Multi-tenancy
Basic Attributes
Standard Frameworks for affirmation and
attestation of CSP
10. The Cloud Service Models
Service
Model
Description Advantages Disadvantages Potential
Customer
Infrastructure
As a Service
•CPU
•RAM
•Networks
•Storage
•Memory
•Servers
•Others
•Reduced cost of Asset
Ownership, pram location, IT
personnel and others.
•Pay As you Go.
•FIPS-140 HSM Cryptographic
Module.
•Customer has the highest level of
control around Patching,
Operating Systems, Applications
and Data.
•Loss of total control
around the physical
environ and Data
Center, hardware,
networks and other
infrastructures.
•Manual Scaling
IT Operations
Platform As a
Service
•IaaS
•The host
•Operating
System(OS)
•Runtime
Engines
•Dev.
environments
•Programming
Languages.
•Databases
•Others
•IaaS but Customer has control
only around the development
environment, the applications
running on it and the data being
processed.
•Auto-Scaling
•Seamless BCDR
• IaaS +
•Challenge with
Vendor Lock-in/Lock-
out.
•Software
Developer
•Database
Administrator.
Software As a
Service
•IaaS + PaaS
•Applications
•IaaS+PaaS but Customer has
control only around the Data and
the Software licensing of the
Applications processing the
customer’s data.
•IaaS +PaaS +
•Issues with Data
disposal and
destruction.
• Data Analyst
•Data Processor
11. The Cloud Service Models Cont’d
Chart of responsibilities
Responsibility On-Premise IaaS PaaS SaaS
Data
Applications
Operating System
Runtime
Middle ware
Virtualization
Servers
Storage
Networking
Physical Activity
Customer Provider
12. The Cloud Deployment Models
Model Description Advantages Disadvantages Customer
Private Dedicated to the Customer
and in some cases
deployed on the premise of
the customer.
•Focused Control.
•Mostly for top secret and highly
regulated Subscribers.
• Quite Expensive to deploy.
•Accessing Data remotely
could be difficult.
•Regulatory Bodies.
•Top Governing Bodies.
•Military and other Forces.
Public Publicly available to anyone
that subscribes. It is also
required for seamless
BCDR, Test environments,
file sharing and others.
•Quite cheap and affordable.
•High availability of data center
pool of resources.
•Virtualization
•Agility for customers.
•On-demand provisioning.
•Outsourcing of enterprise IT
infrastructures.
•BCDR
•Minimal control of
Customers resources.
•Subject to threats of
Spoofing, Data tampering,
repudiation, Information
Disclosure, Denial of Service
and escalation of Privilege.
•Dropbox
•Gmail
•iCloud
•Google Drive.
•One Note
•Yahoo
•Facebook
•OneDrive
•Application Development.
•Application Testing
•File sharing
•Email
Hybrid A mix of one or two
deployment models,
mostly a mix of Private +
Public Clouds or On
Premise + Public Cloud.
Usually applied during
bursts of sales for
outsourcing Rapid elasticity
in Publc Cloud.
•A good economical fix for
periodic on high demand sales
where another deployment
Model is required to add to the
existing model or on premise .
• Issues of Inter-operability
due to complicated
technology.
•Jumia + AWS
•On Premise Production +
Public Cloud Deployment.
•Others
Communi
ty
Mostly applied for
subscribers with common
goal for example an
Alumni Class of a
University, forum of all
Cloud Security Pros.
• Focused control.
•Shared Computing Resources.
•Multiple Organizaions
•Identity Management and
Authenti
•Communities with shared
goal.
•Whatsapp groups
•Fedrated Dentities
13. Summary of Cloud Deployment Models
Public
Supports All
Users
Software &
Hardware
testing
Subscription
App Dev &
Testing
File Sharing
Private
Single
Org.
Managed
internally or by
service provider
More
Expensive
Tighter
Security
Better
Privacy
Hybrid
Interconnected
Infrastructure
Enterprise,
Private and
Public Cloud
Can scale
rapidly
Cloud
Bursting
Peak sales
Community
Shared
Resources
Multiple
Orgs.
Community
of Works
Example
Universities
Cloud
Security
Association
14. Resilient Cloud Security Architecture
Resilient Cloud Security with ambience must start from the outset of adoption:
1
.
Cloud Computing with the Reference
Architecture in mind.
2
.
Business Value Propositions with appropriate
Cost Benefit analysis to ascertain the need for
the Cloud adoption.
3
.
Leverage on the Cloud Security Alliance
Consensus Assessment Initiative Questionnaire
to assure that your choice of Service Provider is
authentic.
4
.
Understand the pros and cons around each
Service Model
5
.
Understand the pros and cons around each
Deployment Model.
6
.
Outline the threats around the Cloud
Infrastructures and the Security Controls.
7
.
Outline the Threats around the Cloud Platforms
and the appropriate Security Controls.
8. Outline the Threats around the Cloud Operations
and the appropriate Security Controls.
9. Outline the Threats around the Applications and
Software and the appropriate Security Controls.
10. Outline the Threats around the Data Layer and the
appropriate Security Controls.
11. Pay close attention to the Cloud Computing
Cutting edge with seamless security controls in
mind.
12. Ensure processes are being audited and
monitored with resilience and compliance in mind.
13. Leverage on the STRIDE Threat Model to
ascertain an acceptable level of Confidentiality,
Process Integrity, Availability , Privacy and
Security in your Cloud computing Services.
14. Above all, pay attention to due diligence and due
care, Contractual bindings, Service level
Agreement and Shared Responsibility among the
Cloud Computing Parties is the way to go, Laws,
PII Regulations and others.
Systematic and granular approach to the above architectural flow will promote a Stronger Cloud
Security and represent a workable checklist for a resilient Cloud Security Posture.
15. Cloud Infrastructures Security
(Networks, CPU, Storage, Servers, Memory, others
Terminology Description
Virtualization (Core) computer sharing its hardware resources with multiple digitally separated environments.
Automation The Cloud leverages on (CI/CD) automated processes through APIs for orchestrating the resources around
the Cloud tenants.
Hypervisor Computer and memory sharing of its resources across multiple Virtual Machines. Threat(Hyperjacking)
Virtual Machine The Virtual Instance in form of Software, such as OS for hosting other applications and software for sharing
purposes. Threat(VM Host/Guest Escape, Tampering, Spoofing, Information Disclosure, escalation of
priviledge, Repudiation)
Management Plane The Cloud Interface applied for necessary administrations and configurations. Threat(Sprawl, Denial of
Service)
Multi-tenancy Posing as the most threatening aspect of Cloud Computing.
Jurisdiction Very important to understand the jurisdiction or location the Cloud Provider’s hosting is domiciled.
Reservations, Limits,
shares
Methods of sharing resources in the cloud: Guaranteed minimum, Maximum amount and Prioritization
weighting)
Isolation Processes and VMs should be logically isolated, a tenant must not know what goes on with the other.
Threat(Inference and aggregations)
Volume Storage The two types of storage in IaaS, Volume is more like the traditional drives and partitions .
Object Storage Key Value and Flat files, Virtual Images
Networks Sharing of Network infrastructures such as NAS, SDN, VPN, VPC, IPSec
16. Cloud Platforms Security
(End Point, OS, Runtime, Databases, AppDevops and others
Terminology Description
Portability Seamless transfer of data and applications from one CSP to another or from Premise to
CSP and vice versa. Threat(Vendor Lock-in/out). Do not use proprietary data format.
Inter Operability Re-use or movement of resources from CSP or the other with seamless interaction and
handshake in mind.
Patches Patches should be orchestrated with risk mitigation in mind. (Threat: Geographical
Boundaries and Time Zones)
SIEM Security Information and Events Management should run with correlations and
Aggregation of similar events(Threat: Dashboard sensitive info disclosure)
Malwares Run Software and OS Updates and necessary Ant-Malwares with updated DATs.
IAM Secure Provisioning and de-provisioning of access rights. Grant access based on
Regulation, Governance, least privilege and need to know.
Databases Data running on DBMS for storing and generating subset of info in various ways.
Reversibility Seamless removal of customer data from the CSP’s platform.
Dev. Environment Runtime Environment provisioned for coding and compiling software components.
Structured Relational Database driven file layout, always necessary for seamless data portability
and inter-operability.
Unstructured Not with any structure or layout such as email file, documents and others.
Data Format Always build your file format with standard ascii or xml format, do not use proprietary
data format.
Programming Lang For coding and Software developments, any coding language of your choice would be
17. Cloud Operations Security
(BCDR, Incidents, Changes, Patches, Baselines, Uptime, others)
Terminology Description
Baselines Minimum Configuration on all systems applied as the standard
requirement across platforms.
Configuration Mgt Management of all Configuration Items leveraging on the CMDB.
Standards Requirements mandated on the Platforms to run as baselines.
Guidelines Non-mandatory instructions for seamless operations such as Manual of
Operations and Instructions.
Procedures Step-by-step approach to achieving a task, for example, keep the SIEM
of a VM instance on during the maintenance of the VM.
Change Management Ensure changes are controlled and approved by the change
management board.
Incident Management Incident response and sustain after incident is paramount.
BCDR BCDR must be done annually with restoration and recovery of data in
mind.
Recovery Time
Objective(RTO)
The amount of time required to recover from a disaster as acceptable
by your org.
Recovery Point
Objective(RPO)
The amount of data, measured in time, required to recover from a
disaster
Recovery Service Level(RSL) The percentage of service required for recovery.
18. Cloud Applications Security
(Sand boxing, SAST, DAST, SDLC, others)
Terminology Security
SDLC Security must apply from the inception: Data Gathering, Definition, Design,
Test, deploy, maintain, monitor, dispose
API Application Programming Interface leveraging on REST (representational
State transfer) and SOAP(Simple Object access protocol) API Security is
paramount.
Data Format Structured layout with SOAP and REST in mind
Sand-boxing Running of an untested code in an isolated area of the OS different from
Production.
App Virtualization Running an application on top of the Host OS through a Hypervisor.
Penetration
Testing
Leverage on hacking tools to test based on defend-in=depth in mind.
Static Application
Software Testing
Leverages on source and byte codes to test with knowledge of the system in
mind.
Dynamic Test on the stress, performance , runtime and memory without the
19. Cloud Data Security
(Data Phases, Encryptions, DLP,DRM,IRM, Others)
Terminology Security
Data Creation(Create) Classification, labeling and re-creation of data.
Data at Rest(Store) The security of data starts from the Storing stage of the data. The
DLP should be deployed on the host System
Data in Use(Use) Data in Use, The DLP should be deployed on Client System and
Digital Signatures to prevent Repudiation.
Data in Transit(share) The DLP should be deployed on the Network Perimeter and
should strongly apply in the Share phase for egress monitoring.
Data Archive Archival of data should run with data retrieval and Rention Policy
in mind.
Data Disposal Data should be disposed securely leveraging on Cryptographic
erasure and crypto shredder. Deletion is not the way.
Data Loss Prevention(DLP) Critical tool for egress monitoring, enforcement of policy and e-
discovery and data collections.
Data/Inf. Right Mgt.(IRM) DRM and IRM for protecting your Copyright or Intellectual
properties such as your Publications, Consumer media and
Applications from unauthorized usage or misuse.
Data Encryption The process of converting readable text to cipher or unreadable
format. Levarages on Symmetric and asymmetric types of
21. Conclusion:
Fundamentals of a Stronger Cloud Security
To achieve a Measurable and desired Cloud Security Outcome:
1. Ensure you employ the cloud security concepts right from inception.
2. Review the Cloud Security checklist in the Cloud Security Architecture
Slide.
3. Our goal is to achieve an acceptable level of Confidentiality, Integrity,
Privacy, Security and availability between the CSC and CSP
relationships.
4. Leverage on the Preventative, Detective, Deterrent, Compensative,
Corrective, Recovery and Directive controls to counter the core threats in
Cloud Computing,
5. Keep monitoring accordingly.
6. Above ALL, Pay attention to your DUE DILIGENCE and DUE CARE.
7. The cloud Service Customer is Liable to any legal bindings.
8. Outline your contract terms and Service Level Agreement and make them
explicit and also note the shared responsibilities.
STRONGER CLOUD SECURITY is ACHIEVABLE and MUST BE ONGOING.