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You're migrating to the cloud and hit with unexpected data breaches. How do you respond?

Facing a cloud migration dilemma? Share your strategies for handling unexpected data breaches.

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You're migrating to the cloud and hit with unexpected data breaches. How do you respond?

Facing a cloud migration dilemma? Share your strategies for handling unexpected data breaches.

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    Harry Waldron, CPCU

    Associate Consultant @ Voyage Advisory

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    CLOUD security violations will have some unique attributes. Many of the steps are similar to those associated with internal corporate network. CLOUD providers are entrusted on a fiduciary basis to safeguard the data, adding another special layer of research we must build new expertise in. Some key guidelines for resolution include: * Determine RCAs for CLOUD security violations. Accidental? Intentional? Unsecure settings? Trying to do their job? * WHY did TECH controls allow for violations of data privacy standards or policies. * After RCA research, strengthen CLOUD settings to MAX * Assess all damages & formulate complete recovery steps * Alert any folks impacted * Lessons Learned - internal research to prevent in future

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    Piyush Jalan

    Shaping Cloud Strategy & Innovation | AWS Ambassador | Empowering Businesses at Intuitive.Cloud | Oracle & Deloitte Alumnus

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    Migrating to the cloud offers flexibility, but unexpected data breaches can pose serious risks. In such situations, immediate action is crucial. Start by activating your incident response plan — isolate affected systems, assess the breach's scope, and contain further exposure. Engage your security team to analyze logs, identify vulnerabilities, and patch them swiftly. Notify stakeholders and comply with legal reporting obligations. Strengthen your security posture by implementing encryption, multi-factor authentication, and improved access controls. Lastly, conduct a post-incident review to fortify defenses and ensure your cloud migration journey stays secure and resilient.

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    Darek Kitlinski

    Chief Technology Officer Air Force A1 | CISSP-ISSMP, CCSP, PMP, PMI-ACP, CEH, AZ-SAA, AWS-SA

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    Unlike on-premises cybersecurity, cloud security relies on 3 pillars:Governance, Architecture, and Risk Management. Clear policies, well-designed infrastructure, and proactive risk mitigation are essential. A cloud migration must start with a strong security posture—proactive risk assessments, encryption, and access controls. If a breach occurs, act fast: isolate affected systems, assess the scope, and engage security teams. Conduct forensic analysis to identify vulnerabilities and close gaps. Strengthen defenses with zero trust, continuous monitoring, and automated threat detection. Cloud security is a shared responsibility. Regular audits, least privilege access, and real-time incident response can minimize future risks.

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    Hassan Mahmood

    Founder at Veilrise | AI-Driven Web & App Solutions | Scalable Growth for B2B & B2C | Turning Innovation into Revenue

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    Immediately contain the breach by isolating affected systems, revoking compromised access, and assessing the scope of impact. Investigate the root cause, patch vulnerabilities, and strengthen security controls to prevent further damage. Notify stakeholders, customers, and regulatory bodies as required while ensuring compliance with legal obligations. Implement continuous monitoring, conduct security audits, and enhance threat detection mechanisms. Finally, review the incident, update policies, and train teams to prevent future breaches, ensuring a more resilient cloud security posture.

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    Ricardo Modolo Nogueira

    Tech Lead | Multi-Cloud Architect & Business Analyst | Digital Transformation & IT Governance | Microsoft Azure AZ-104, AWS SAA-C03 & AIF-C01, Oracle OCI Certified | PSM I™ | COBIT® 2019 | ISO 27001 | ITIL® 4 | Terraform

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    During cloud migration, an unexpected data breach demands immediate action. We isolate affected systems, engage the cloud provider’s security team, and analyze logs to identify the breach source. Stakeholders are notified per compliance (e.g., GDPR), vulnerabilities are remediated, and IAM policies reviewed. A post-incident review ensures lessons learned. Proactive monitoring, encryption, least privilege access, and a tested incident response plan are key to reducing cloud migration risks.

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    Arivukkarasan Raja, PhD

    Director of IT → VP IT | Enterprise Architecture | AI Governance | Digital Operating Models | Reduced tech debt, drove platform innovation | Trusted to align IT strategy with C-suite impact | PhD in Robotics & AI

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    Respond to cloud data breaches by: 1. **Immediate Containment**: Isolate affected systems to prevent further breaches. 2. **Incident Response**: Activate your incident response plan and notify security teams. 3. **Root Cause Analysis**: Investigate the breach to identify vulnerabilities. 4. **Patch and Update**: Apply security patches and updates promptly. 5. **Communication**: Inform stakeholders and, if necessary, comply with regulatory reporting. 6. **Review Policies**: Enhance security protocols to prevent future incidents.

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    MOHAMED DYABI

    Microsoft Certified Trainer | Azure Local & Windows Server Expert | Driving Cloud Transformation with an Adaptive Approach

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    - Immediately isolate affected systems, restrict compromises access, and activate your incident response team. - Assess breach scope, engage cloud provider support, and document findings. - Notify affected stakeholders and authorities transparently. - Conduct forensic analysis, remediate vulnerabilities, and strengthen security (encryption, MFA, monitoring). - Communicate clearly and regularly. - Post-incident, review root causes, update response plans, and train staff to prevent future incidents.

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    Fahad Malik

    Cloud Engineer at Wanclouds | Cloud Migrations | AWS | IBM | Cloud Networking | VMware | Linux

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    If I face a data breach during cloud migration, first I will figure out what’s affected, cut off access, and let my team know. Afterward will check what caused the breach was it a setup mistake or an issue with the cloud provider? Next, will make my security stronger with encryption and multi-factor authentication. We have to be open with our team and customers about what happened. Afterward, learn from the incident and update plan to prevent it from happening again.

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    Danish Hameed

    Chief Technology Officer @ ArhamSoft | Fractional CTO @ Comlinkdevs & BiiView | Expert in Blockchain, AI/ML & Cybersecurity | Public Speaker | Let's Partner & Create Impactful Solutions

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    In the event of an unexpected data breach during a cloud migration, it’s crucial to act swiftly. First, isolate affected systems to prevent further damage. Then, notify stakeholders and regulatory bodies as required. Perform a thorough investigation to understand the breach’s cause and scope. Implement immediate security measures, such as strengthening access controls and patching vulnerabilities. Review and improve encryption, monitoring, and backup procedures. Lastly, conduct a post-mortem to refine security protocols and prevent future breaches.

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