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Five Cloud Misconfigurations That Create Avoidable Risk
Small configuration mistakes can expose critical cloud resources. Learn which gaps deserve attention first.
Harp Intelligence
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Configuration is part of the security boundary
Cloud platforms provide powerful security controls, but those controls still need to be configured and maintained. Public storage, overly broad roles, and exposed management services remain common sources of risk.
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The five gaps to review
Prioritize checks that reduce broad exposure and limit the impact of a compromised identity.
- Publicly accessible storage or databases
- Administrative roles assigned to everyday accounts
- Missing multifactor authentication
- Security logging that is disabled or retained too briefly
- Secrets stored in code, scripts, or shared documents