ESW #297 - Tony Karam, Dan Frechtling

Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) allows for quick and consistent configuration and deployment of infrastructure components because it’s defined through code. It also enables repeatable deployments across environments. IaC is seeing significant attention in the cloud security space, but why now? This conversation will dig into how Infrastructure-as-code is enabling faster innovation on application development with security built in. Segment Resources: - https://www.lacework.com/solutions/infrastructure-as-code/ - https://www.lacework.com/blog/introducing-secure-automated-iac-deployments-with-terraform/ - https://info.lacework.com/cloud-threat-report.html We catch up on 2 weeks of news, starting with 18 funding rounds and several new products! Splunk acquires Twinwave Another ASM vendor, Templarbit, gets acquired into the Cyberinsurance industry, InfoSec Layoffs continue in a big way alongside huge cuts at Facebook, Twitter, and Amazon, Microsoft sued for stealing code to train GitHub Copilot, Google sued for tracking when users asked them not to, Apple sued for violating privacy when users asked them not to, Taking away kids’ smartphones, Stealing passwords from Mastodon, Should Cryptocurrency die in a fire? All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. This segment will focus on (1) Why Did Sephora Get Fined $1.2M and Why Are They on Probation? (2) Why Data Privacy is Being Overhauled in 2023 (and How You Can Be Ready) Segment Resources: - https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/privacy/i-said-no-to-online-cookies-websites-tracked-me-anyway-a8480554809/ - https://www.geekwire.com/2022/the-bittersweet-serendipity-that-gave-these-two-startup-leaders-a-shared-mission-in-online-privacy/ - https://www.boltive.com/blog/why-having-a-consent-management-platform-is-not-enough - https://www.boltive.com/blog/bracing-for-2023-privacy-laws - https://ceoworld.biz/2022/07/03/three-ways-your-data Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw297