What Log4j Can Teach Us About Cloud Security

The Log4j vulnerability revealed in December 2021 is a wake-up call for organizations to improve their cloud security. As many applications, including games like Minecraft and Amazon Web Services, use the Apache Log4j library, a significant cloud security risk exists. Professionals are urged to focus on securely configuring cloud environments to mitigate risks. Suggestions include phasing out permanent credentials, keeping track of third-party access and compliance, limiting permissions, and generally improving cloud defense measures.