Episode 22 — Recognize credential misuse signals hidden in everyday cloud activity
This episode trains you to spot subtle indicators of credential misuse that blend into normal cloud operations, a frequent exam theme when questions test detection logic rather than tool branding. You’ll define common misuse patterns such as unusual API call sequences, access from unexpected networks or regions, atypical resource enumeration, and spikes in denied actions that suggest permission probing. We’ll connect these signals to practical log sources and to the difference between authentication events and authorization outcomes, so you can determine whether activity is a user mistake, a broken automation job, or an adversary testing boundaries. A scenario follows a compromised identity that starts “quietly” by listing roles and storage, then escalates into data access, showing how early signals appear before the obvious damage. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
