What Log4j Can Teach Us About Cloud Security

Security vulnerabilities within Apache Log4j have raised concern among cybersecurity professionals, due to its wide use in applications like Minecraft and cloud servers. Apache’s patches have sought to address the issue, but the vulnerability underlines a broader issue in cloud’s Shared Responsibility Model. Going forward, best practices to mitigate such risks include phasing out permanent credentials, maintaining oversight of third-party access, and restricting excessive permissions.