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Cloud Security Maturity Model

When it comes to Cloud Security, it needs a mindset shift vs on-prem security. And Cloud Security Maturity Model helps with that.Biggest challenge with Adoption of Cloud Security Maturity Model is expectation setting. Work with Leadership to set the right expectations.Before acting on Maturity Model, evaluate the current Level, set a Goal and work towards it. This helps teams to monitor, measure, communicate about and achieve the goal.

In this episode of the ScaletoZero podcast, we had an enlightening discussion with cloud security expert Rich Mogull.

We delve into the Cloud Security Maturity Model (CSMM) and its profound impact on modern cybersecurity practices. Rich takes us on a journey through the evolution of CSMM, from its inception to its current significance in cloud security strategies.

Cloud Security Maturity Model

You can read the complete transcript of the epiosde here >

Learnings from the podcast

  1. When it comes to Cloud Security, it needs a mindset shift vs on-prem security. And Cloud Security Maturity Model helps with that.
  2. Biggest challenge with Adoption of Cloud Security Maturity Model is expectation setting. Work with Leadership to set the right expectations.
  3. Before acting on Maturity Model, evaluate the current Level, set a Goal and work towards it. This helps teams to monitor, measure, communicate about and achieve the goal.

Learning resources recommended by Rich Mogull

  1. Cloud Security Lab a Week

One cloudsec lab. 15-30 minutes. Every week. If anybody wants to get into doing this from an educational standpoint, really put time in and learning how to make good labs and step-by-steps

Visit and learn more about Cloud Security Lab a Week >

  1. Novel: Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian—while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.

Get your copy now >

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