Episode 40 — Secure cloud storage services by design, not by hope
This episode introduces cloud storage security as an architecture problem, not a checklist, aligning with GPCS exam questions that test default risk, access design, and detection readiness for high-value data services. You’ll define core storage risks such as unintended public exposure, overly broad internal access, insecure sharing links, weak data boundaries between environments, and missing logging that hides exfiltration. We’ll cover design principles: explicit access patterns, least-privilege permissions, strong identity controls, encryption with governed keys, and consistent configuration enforced through templates and policy guardrails. A scenario walks through a team that relies on “nobody will find it” assumptions until a misconfiguration exposes sensitive data; you’ll identify what controls would have prevented exposure, what logs would reveal the timeline, and how to redesign storage access so secure sharing is the easiest path. 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.
