Implementing IAM and security across Azure, AWS, and GCP platforms.

🛡️ Cloud-Native Security Tools You Should Use Today You can’t protect modern apps with old-school security tools.   Cloud-native environments need security that’s built for the cloud — not just running in it. ☁️ Here are some must-have tools for securing your cloud-native stack 👇 1️⃣ AWS Security Hub / Azure Security Center / GCP SCC   → Centralized visibility of security posture.   → Detect misconfigurations & compliance issues. 2️⃣ Falco / Aqua / Prisma Cloud   → Container runtime protection.   → Detect abnormal activity inside containers. 3️⃣ HashiCorp Vault / AWS KMS / Azure Key Vault   → Secure secrets, API keys, and tokens.   → No more `.env` leaks. 4️⃣ Open Policy Agent (OPA)   → Policy-as-code for enforcing compliance in CI/CD.   → Standardizes governance across tools. 💡 Pro Tip:   Cloud-native security = prevention + detection + automation 🔁  At Xedops, we help teams build secure, compliant, and automated DevSecOps pipelines from day one.  👉 Secure the cloud the way it was meant to be.  #CloudSecurity #DevSecOps #Xedops #Kubernetes #AWS #Azure #GCP #SecurityTools

Steps to Create IAM in AWS: Sign in to AWS Console Head to aws.amazon.com and log in with your root or admin credentials. Navigate to IAM Service Use the search bar or Services menu to find “IAM” — your hub for identity and access control. Create a New User Go to “Users” → “Add users” Enter a username Choose access type: Programmatic access (for CLI/API) or AWS Management Console access Assign User to Group (Optional but Recommended) Create or select a group Attach policies like AdministratorAccess, ReadOnlyAccess, or custom ones Set Permissions Choose from existing policies or create a custom policy using JSON Use least privilege principle to minimize risk Review and Create Confirm settings Download credentials (especially access keys) securely Enable MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) Add an extra layer of security via virtual or hardware MFA devices Audit and Monitor #AWS #IAM #CloudSecurity #DevOps #AWSreStart #Cybersecurity #CloudComputing #LinkedInLearning #JehosaphatBuildsCloud

AWS Security Hub CSPM just rolled out support for CIS AWS Foundations Benchmark v5.0! 🔐 What this means for you:  • 40 automated security controls at your fingertips • Industry-leading best practices built right in • Global availability (including GovCloud!) • One-click deployment across your entire organization • 30-day free trial to get started #AWS #CloudSecurity #CSPM #CISBenchmark #SecurityHub #Compliance #CloudGovernance #InfoSec #AWSFree https://lnkd.in/eWZ_AgCv

☁️ The Ultimate Cloud Service Showdown: AWS | Azure | GCP 🚀 I put together this visual guide to help my fellow professionals quickly compare the core cloud services across the top three providers. 🥇🥈🥉 If your daily life involves Cloud Security (🛡️), DevSecOps (💻🔒), or Infrastructure Engineering (🏗️), consider your job just got a whole lot easier! It clearly covers key architectural areas like: Compute (🧠/⚙️) Storage (💾/📦) Databases (🗄️/💿) Networking (🌐/🔗) IAM (🔑/👤) Monitoring (📈/👀) Security (🚨/🔒) The Mission: Make multi-cloud understanding simple, visual, and highly shareable! 💡✨ Feel free to save this, share it with your team, or comment below with any additions or areas you'd like to see covered in the next version! 👇 #CloudSecurity #DevSecOps #DevOps #AWS #Azure #GCP #CloudEngineer #MultiCloud #CyberSecurity #CloudArchitecture #TechCommunity #CloudLearning

☁️ The Ultimate Cloud Service Showdown: AWS | Azure | GCP 🚀 I put together this visual guide to help my fellow professionals quickly compare the core cloud services across the top three providers. 🥇🥈🥉 If your daily life involves Cloud Security (🛡️), DevSecOps (💻🔒), or Infrastructure Engineering (🏗️), consider your job just got a whole lot easier! 😉 It clearly covers key architectural areas like: Compute (🧠/⚙️) Storage (💾/📦) Databases (🗄️/💿) Networking (🌐/🔗) IAM (🔑/👤) Monitoring (📈/👀) Security (🚨/🔒) The Mission: Make multi-cloud understanding simple, visual, and highly shareable! 💡✨ Feel free to save this, share it with your team, or comment below with any additions or areas you'd like to see covered in the next version! 👇 #CloudSecurity #DevSecOps #DevOps #AWS #Azure #GCP #CloudEngineer #MultiCloud #CyberSecurity #CloudArchitecture #TechCommunity #CloudLearning

☁️ The Ultimate Cloud Service Showdown: AWS | Azure | GCP 🚀 I put together this visual guide to help my fellow professionals quickly compare the core cloud services across the top three providers. 🥇🥈🥉 If your daily life involves Cloud Security (🛡️), DevSecOps (💻🔒), or Infrastructure Engineering (🏗️), consider your job just got a whole lot easier! 😉 It clearly covers key architectural areas like: Compute (🧠/⚙️) Storage (💾/📦) Databases (🗄️/💿) Networking (🌐/🔗) IAM (🔑/👤) Monitoring (📈/👀) Security (🚨/🔒) The Mission: Make multi-cloud understanding simple, visual, and highly shareable! 💡✨ Feel free to save this, share it with your team, or comment below with any additions or areas you'd like to see covered in the next version! 👇 #CloudSecurity #DevSecOps #DevOps #AWS #Azure #GCP #CloudEngineer #MultiCloud #CyberSecurity #CloudArchitecture #TechCommunity #CloudLearning

🎃 New Series Launch: The Security & Compliance Chronicles Change is constant in tech, but nowhere more than in cloud security. Between managing unexpected outages and adapting to shifting teams, I’ve been reminded how essential it is to get the fundamentals right. The principles that keep architectures resilient and compliant at scale. The 4 core pillars every architect and security engineer should master: 🔐 ACCESS Control (IAM) – Who can do what in your cloud kingdom 🧩 DATA Encryption – Protect secrets at rest and in transit 🌐 NETWORK Security – Build layered defenses (SGs vs NACLs) 🧠 SHARED RESPONSIBILITY Model – AWS secures the cloud infrastructure; you secure what’s in the cloud This series blends real-world experience, architectural discipline, and security-by-design principles, helping teams integrate trust and compliance into every layer of their cloud. 👻 Stay spooky, stay secure. 🔗 Read Part 1 here: https://lnkd.in/gps6Y-Zy #CloudSecurity #AWS #SecurityAndCompliance #PlatformEngineering #Architecture #SecurityBestPractices #WellArchitected #CyberSecurity

Azure Networking: 5 Key Concepts Every Cloud Engineer Should Know. Networking is the backbone of every Azure deployment — understanding these fundamentals can save hours of troubleshooting later. 1 Virtual Networks (VNet) – The foundation of your Azure network. Think of it as your private data center in the cloud. 2 Subnets – Logical segments inside your VNet that isolate workloads and control access. 3 Network Security Groups (NSG) – Act like firewalls for inbound and outbound traffic—define rules, not guesswork. 4 Azure Load Balancer vs Application Gateway – Use Load Balancer for network-level traffic, App Gateway for HTTP/HTTPS with WAF and SSL offload. 5 Private Endpoints – Securely connect PaaS services (like Storage, SQL, etc.) to your VNet—no exposure to the public internet. Pro Tip: Always combine NSGs with Azure Firewall for layered security, and monitor traffic using Network Watcher. #Azure #CloudComputing #AzureNetworking #CloudSecurity #DevOps #AzureTips

10 Cloud Security Gaps Every Company Misses (and How to Fix Them) Most companies think their cloud is secure. until one misconfigured setting exposes everything. Here are the 10 cloud security gaps I see most often and how to fix them before attackers find them: 1. Overly Permissive IAM Roles → Enforce least privilege and use role-based access. 2. Unencrypted S3 Buckets → Always enable encryption (KMS + TLS). 3. Unpatched EC2 Instances → Automate patching using Systems Manager baselines. 4. No MFA for Root Accounts → Enforce MFA for all IAM users. 5. Publicly Exposed APIs → Use API Gateway + WAF to control access. 6. Weak Network Segmentation → Implement VPCs, subnets, and strict Security Groups. 7. Ignored CloudTrail Logs → Centralize, monitor, and alert on anomalies. 8. Misconfigured Security Groups → Default deny. Open only what’s absolutely necessary. 9. No Data Lifecycle Policies → Automate data archiving and deletion with S3 lifecycle rules. 10. Missing Compliance Checks → Enable AWS Config, GuardDuty, and continuous monitoring. Key takeaway: Cloud security is about configuring what you already have the right way. The companies that take configuration seriously are the ones that stay out of breach headlines. If you’d like to see how I design secure-by-default AWS architectures, check out my featured post - “How I Reduced Cloud Costs by 35% While Improving System Reliability.” Let’s make cloud security smarter.

AWS Security Hub Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) now supports the Center for Internet Security (CIS) AWS Foundations Benchmark v5.0. This industry-standard benchmark provides security configuration best practices for AWS with clear implementation and assessment procedures. The new standard includes 40 controls that perform automated checks against AWS resources to evaluate compliance with the latest version 5.0 requirements.