Episode 79 — Cloud Security II: IAM, Network, and Storage Controls
Identity, network, and storage security define the heart of cloud defense, and this episode dives deep into each. You’ll learn how cloud IAM policies enforce least privilege, how conditions and roles replace static user permissions, and why misconfigured identities remain the top cause of breaches. We then explore virtual networking—how VPCs, subnets, and security groups replace traditional firewalls, and how routing and private endpoints define connectivity boundaries. The discussion also touches on data storage security, including encryption-at-rest, bucket policies, and lifecycle management.
Listeners will hear practical examples drawn from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, helping translate vendor terminology into universal principles. We discuss network segmentation, service peering, and the value of tagging for access control and auditing. By mastering these fundamentals, you’ll gain confidence navigating both exam questions and real cloud architectures—where identity and configuration choices are your most powerful security tools. 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.
