Protecting your organization’s cloud estate is not just about risk management—breach readiness is an essential component of a comprehensive security strategy. However, detecting cloud and SaaS threats, determining the scope of an attack, containing adverse effects, and restoring normal operations is no easy feat.

With cloud threats constantly evolving paired with the reality of cloud sprawl, modern SOC teams and CISOs deserve the latest guidance available on how to tackle cloud threat detection, investigation, and response.

It’s for this reason that the experts at Mitiga are excited to introduce an extensive guide produced in partnership with the “for dummies®” brand to offer clear insights into the intricacies of this area of cloud security. Whether you’re a seasoned cloud security expert or just beginning your journey in this realm, this book equips your team with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the evolving cloud security landscape confidently.

Keep reading to learn more about what’s inside or get straight to your copy by clicking here.

Cloud Threat Detection, Investigation & Response for dummies®, Mitiga Special Edition Cover
Cloud Threat Detection, Investigation & Response for dummies®, Mitiga Special Edition Cover

What Readers Can Expect in This Cloud Security Guide

The guide dives into various topics, including:

  1. Understanding Cloud Threat Detection, Investigation, and Response: How do cloud and on-premises investigations differ? Why are specific capabilities needed in cloud security? What teams are involved in investigation and response?
  2. How Digital Transformation Has Transformed Traditional Investigation: What does moving to the cloud mean for visibility into cloud and SaaS?
  3. Partnerships and Processes for Successful Investigations: Who owns what in your cloud and SaaS estate? How can we bridge expertise gaps to conduct successful investigations in the cloud?
  4. The Vital Role of Cloud Security Data Lakes: What do SecOps teams traditionally use for collecting and analyzing logs and why is it no longer an effective and scalable solution?
  5. Ten Truths About Cloud Investigation: What are the summary takeaways about the key skills, processes, and technologies that are needed to execute effective and efficient cloud investigations?

After reading the guide, SecOps teams and cloud security leaders will have a deeper understanding of how to detect threats early and often, how to prepare people, processes, and technology for cloud breaches, tips for triaging cloud incidents, and more.

Get Your Free Copy of “Cloud Threat Detection, Investigation & Response For Dummies®” Today

If you’re ready to supercharge your SOC for the cloud era, look no further. Getting ahead of cloud and SaaS threat detection, investigation, and response is vital to increasing resilience in all levels of your organization, and we are excited to share practical tips on how to make that possible.

Get your copy of the guide today.

LAST UPDATED:

May 28, 2024

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