Cybercrime in the Cloud, w/Greg Foss – Principal Cloud Security Researcher, Lacework Labs
Too Many Security Products Are Creating More Risk
Key Discussion Points
Evolving Cloud Threat Landscape
How cybercriminals have adapted their methods to exploit the scale, speed, and openness of modern cloud platforms at a global level.
Crypto Mining in the Cloud
How attackers hijack compromised cloud resources for large-scale crypto mining operations — often going undetected for weeks while racking up costs.
Profiting from Compromised Resources
The monetization models cybercriminals use after gaining access to cloud environments — from selling credentials to deploying ransomware-as-a-service.
Greg's Message to Defenders
Key takeaways and direct advice from Greg Foss for security teams and organizations looking to build a stronger cloud defence strategy today.
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What You'll Learn
How Cloud Is Reshaping Cybercrime
How the shift to cloud infrastructure has fundamentally changed the tactics, scale, and profitability of cybercriminal operations.
Attack Types Targeting the Cloud
The most common and dangerous attack vectors in cloud environments — from credential theft to privilege escalation and lateral movement.
Defending Your Cloud Environment
Actionable advice from Greg Foss on the steps every organization should take to protect their cloud resources from cybercriminals.