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GCP security best practices: 6 steps to building a safer cloud environment

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) powers the world’s largest companies and applications. But this kind ubiquity also brings with it greater security risks. And guaranteeing secure code — which can extend to secure data for your organization and customers — requires more than just flipping a switch. In this guide, we’ll walk through six practical GCP security best practices designed to help DevOps teams build safer, smarter cloud environments from day one.

Build safer in the cloud: 5 Azure security best practices

Securing Microsoft Azure can feel daunting. It’s an enormous platform with near endless customizations and settings. Plus, threat actors are always on the hunt for vulnerabilities, and even small missteps—like an overlooked setting—can put your entire cloud at risk. The best strategy? Start secure from day one. Below, we’ll walk you through five security best practices every engineer team should know in order to protect their Azure environment.

Rocket.Chat achieves AWS ISV Accelerate Certification

We are excited to announce that Rocket.Chat has officially achieved the AWS Independent Software Vendor Accelerate (ISVA) Certification. The AWS ISV Accelerate Program is a global initiative designed for AWS Partners who offer software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS and are sold through the AWS Marketplace. This achievement enhances our ability to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative communication solutions to organizations around the world.

Moving from Azure to AWS: What You Really Need to Know

Switching from Microsoft Azure to Amazon Web Services is a significant move that requires careful planning and consideration. There's much more involved than simply transferring workloads from one cloud provider to another. Let's walk through the key things to consider when making this transition.

A More Secure Way to Authenticate AWS SES in Courier - IAM Role Support

Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES) is widely used for sending emails at scale, but traditional authentication with IAM User credentials can be risky and cumbersome. Now, Courier supports IAM Role authentication for Amazon SES, offering a new, more secure way to authenticate without long-lived access keys. This method reduces the risk of credential leakage and simplifies credential management by using temporary, automatically rotated credentials.

Infrastructure Security in Cloud Computing

Did you know cybercrime could cost the world $10.5 trillion by 2025? As more businesses adopt cloud solutions and rely on public cloud and private cloud computing environments, safeguarding cloud data is critical. Consequently, understanding infrastructure security in cloud computing and the role of Independent Software Providers is vital for protecting your assets.

Cloud Computing in Healthcare: Benefits, Types, and Solutions

The demand for cloud technology is skyrocketing across industries as businesses transition their operations to digital. Research says that 85% of organizations are preparing for a “cloud-first” approach by 2025 to drive digital transformation. In healthcare alone, experts estimate that the total global spending for cloud technology will exceed 89 billion USD. This solidifies the significant impact of cloud-based services in boosting overall efficiency.

7 steps for a successful cloud migration

Today, more than half of companies rely on cloud infrastructure, and with 63% accelerating migration mandates, cloud computing has become a core technology for modern businesses. But while the cloud offers many notable benefits over on-premise, such as cost-savings, performance boosts, and tighter security, the actual process of migration is a major hurdle for many organizations.

All about Azure Data Factory: benefits, use cases, and more

Data is the backbone of modern organizations. Teams use data to gain insights about customer behavior, audit and optimize operations, forecast future events, and uncover hidden trends that can lead to growth. But while data is critical, many organizations still struggle to harness it effectively. For example, their datasets may be expansive, disconnected, or siloed across numerous platforms, so aggregating it and drawing tangible insights to drive positive change can be really difficult.