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We’re excited to announce that Aqua Security has received the Deployed on AWS badge, a new designation from AWS that highlights software solutions successfully deployed by customers on AWS. The badge recognizes that Aqua’s CNAPP is not only available in the AWS Marketplace but also actively deployed and delivering value to enterprise customers across industries. …

Cloud adoption has transformed the enterprise IT landscape, but that transformation has not followed a clean or linear path. Instead of standardizing on a single platform, most organizations now operate across a patchwork of public clouds, private data centers, and legacy systems. Hybrid and multi cloud strategies have become the norm, not by design but …

The promise of cloud native applications lies in their ability to provide enhanced agility, scalability, and resilience, perfectly aligning with the digital transformation needs of today’s enterprises. However, as we navigate this transformation, cloud native application security is often surrounded by myths and misconceptions. Understanding these myths and how they are being addressed is crucial …

Every attack leaves a trail, but in containerized environments, this trail can evaporate before you even realize you have been attacked. These environments bring new challenges for security teams, including an expanding attack surface. Containers, while incredibly powerful, are short-lived, and attackers exploit this by moving quickly and covering their tracks. They often download and …

As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, the need for a robust, adaptive security strategy becomes increasingly critical. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and widespread, necessitating a proactive approach to cybersecurity. The UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill represents a significant stride towards fortifying the nation’s defenses against these threats.

The importance of cybersecurity and operational resilience in the financial sector has never been more pronounced. The European Union (EU) has been at the forefront of addressing these critical issues, enacting comprehensive legislations to safeguard the digital infrastructure and ensure the continuity of financial services. Two pivotal pieces of legislation in this domain are the …

What do Frank Abagnale Jr., the notorious con artist from “Catch Me If You Can”, the Golden Snitch from “Harry Potter,” and the Higgs boson from physics have in common? They’re all extremely difficult to catch. Whether it’s outsmarting the FBI, eluding a Quidditch player, or taking physicists almost 50 years to discover, each represents …

As I hoist the sail on this new journey with Aqua, I was asked why did I join? Why am I thrilled to be part of this organization and what is it about Aqua’s approach to safeguarding cloud native systems that resonates with me?  For close to 20 years I have experienced building, transforming, and …

As we gear up for another exciting RSA Conference, it’s time to take stock of what’s making waves in the world of cybersecurity. Sure, we all know that RSA is the go-to event for all things security, but what’s the buzz this year? What are the hot topics? What’s really new?

Recent years have seen a dramatic 1400% increase in unknown unknowns, zero-day and fileless attacks, representing one of the most serious threats in cybersecurity today. The financial services sector is especially vulnerable given its complex, hybrid cloud IT environments comprising both legacy systems and modern cloud native platforms.  Security teams operate with a false sense …

In the ever-expanding realm of AWS, with over 200 services at your disposal, securing your cloud account configurations and mastering complex environments can feel like an overwhelming challenge. To help you prioritize and root them out, we’ve put together a guide for AWS configurations that are most commonly overlooked. Here are five of the top …

Data breaches and ransomware attacks have become a common headline around the globe. Meanwhile, protecting cloud environments has turned into an uphill battle for even the most seasoned CISO. With a broader attack surface, the dynamic nature of open source software, and a growing number of vulnerabilities being discovered each year, being prepared for the …