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Gain insights and knowledge at AWS re:Inforce 2023

Post Syndicated from CJ Moses original https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/gain-insights-and-knowledge-at-aws-reinforce-2023/

I’d like to personally invite you to attend the Amazon Web Services (AWS) security conference, AWS re:Inforce 2023, in Anaheim, CA on June 13–14, 2023. You’ll have access to interactive educational content to address your security, compliance, privacy, and identity management needs. Join security experts, peers, leaders, and partners from around the world who are committed to the highest security standards, and learn how your business can stay ahead in the rapidly evolving security landscape.

As Chief Information Security Officer of AWS, my primary job is to help you navigate your security journey while keeping the AWS environment secure. AWS re:Inforce offers an opportunity for you to dive deep into how to use security to drive adaptability and speed for your business. With headlines currently focused on the macroeconomy and broader technology topics such as the intersection between AI and security, this is your chance to learn the tactical and strategic lessons that will help you develop a security culture that facilitates business innovation.

Here are a few reasons I’m especially looking forward to this year’s program:

Sharing my keynote, including the latest innovations in cloud security and what AWS Security is focused on

AWS re:Inforce 2023 will kick off with my keynote on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 9 AM PST. I’ll be joined by Steve Schmidt, Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Amazon, and other industry-leading guest speakers. You’ll hear all about the latest innovations in cloud security from AWS and learn how you can improve the security posture of your business, from the silicon to the top of the stack. Take a look at my most recent re:Invent presentation, What we can learn from customers: Accelerating innovation at AWS Security and the latest re:Inforce keynote for examples of the type of content to expect.

Engaging sessions with real-world examples of how security is embedded into the way businesses operate

AWS re:Inforce offers an opportunity to learn how to prioritize and optimize your security investments, be more efficient, and respond faster to an evolving landscape. Using the Security pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework, these sessions will demonstrate how you can build practical and prescriptive measures to protect your data, systems, and assets.

Sessions are offered at all levels and all backgrounds. Depending on your interests and educational needs, AWS re:Inforce is designed to meet you where you are on your cloud security journey. There are learning opportunities in several hundred sessions across six tracks: Data Protection; Governance, Risk & Compliance; Identity & Access Management; Network & Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection & Incident Response; and, this year, Application Security—a brand-new track. In this new track, discover how AWS experts, customers, and partners move fast while maintaining the security of the software they are building. You’ll hear from AWS leaders and get hands-on experience with the tools that can help you ship quickly and securely.

Shifting security into the “department of yes”

Rather than being seen as the proverbial “department of no,” IT teams have the opportunity to make security a business differentiator, especially when they have the confidence and tools to do so. AWS re:Inforce provides unique opportunities to connect with and learn from AWS experts, customers, and partners who share insider insights that can be applied immediately in your everyday work. The conference sessions, led by AWS leaders who share best practices and trends, will include interactive workshops, chalk talks, builders’ sessions, labs, and gamified learning. This means you’ll be able to work with experts and put best practices to use right away.

Our Expo offers opportunities to connect face-to-face with AWS security solution builders who are the tip of the spear for security. You can ask questions and build solutions together. AWS Partners that participate in the Expo have achieved security competencies and are there to help you find ways to innovate and scale your business.

A full conference pass is $1,099. Register today with the code ALUMwrhtqhv to receive a limited time $300 discount, while supplies last.

I’m excited to see everyone at re:Inforce this year. Please join us for this unique event that showcases our commitment to giving you direct access to the latest security research and trends. Our teams at AWS will continue to release additional details about the event on our website, and you can get real-time updates by following @awscloud and @AWSSecurityInfo.

I look forward to seeing you in Anaheim and providing insight into how we prioritize security at AWS to help you navigate your cloud security investments.

 
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CJ Moses

CJ Moses

CJ is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at AWS, where he leads product design and security engineering. His mission is to deliver the economic and security benefits of cloud computing to business and government customers. Previously, CJ led the technical analysis of computer and network intrusion efforts at the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Division. He also served as a Special Agent with the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). CJ led several computer intrusion investigations seen as foundational to the information security industry today.

New ebook: CJ Moses’ Security Predictions in 2023 and Beyond

Post Syndicated from CJ Moses original https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/new-ebook-cj-moses-security-predictions-in-2023-and-beyond/

As we head into 2023, it’s time to think about lessons from this year and incorporate them into planning for the next year and beyond. At AWS, we continually learn from our customers, who influence the best practices that we share and the security services that we offer.

We heard that you’re looking for more prescriptive guidance, patterns, and trends that AWS Security is seeing in the industry, so I’m happy to share an ebook that I recently authored called Security Predictions in 2023 and Beyond. In this ebook, you’ll learn about what we think is next for the security industry and some high-level pointers on how you can stay ahead.

The last few years has brought rapid acceleration of digital transformation in a short time and forced organizations to manage disruptions to their business, such as the impact of remote work. As security and risk management leaders handle the recovery and renewal phases from the past two years, they must consider forward-looking strategic planning assumptions when allocating budget, selecting services, and prioritizing employee effort. We are now at an interesting point in time where it will take the right mix of technology and humans to shape the future of cybersecurity.

I encourage you to read through the ebook and consider how these predictions could influence strategic planning for your security program. Drop us your feedback in the comments or reach out to your account team with questions. You can also follow @AWSSecurityInfo for the latest from AWS Security, and you can find me at @mosescj58.

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CJ Moses

CJ is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at AWS, where he leads product design and security engineering. His mission is to deliver the economic and security benefits of cloud computing to business and government customers. Previously, CJ led the technical analysis of computer and network intrusion efforts at the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Division. He also served as a Special Agent with the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). CJ led several computer intrusion investigations seen as foundational to the information security industry today.

See yourself in cyber: Highlights from Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Post Syndicated from CJ Moses original https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/see-yourself-in-cyber-highlights-from-cybersecurity-awareness-month/

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to share some of the work we’ve done and made available to you throughout October. Over the last four weeks, we have shared insights and resources aligned with this year’s theme—”See Yourself in Cyber”—to help advance awareness training, and inspire people to join the rapidly growing security industry. Here are a few highlights.

Roundtable with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): Amazon Chief Security Officer Steve Schmidt hosted CISA director Jen Easterly in Seattle for a roundtable with leaders across higher education, state and local government, and private industry to discuss ways to develop the cybersecurity workforce through skills training, partnerships between government and industry, and creating pathways to cybersecurity careers.

How AWS, Cisco, Netflix & SAP Are Approaching Cybersecurity Awareness Month. I joined Cisco Chief Security and Trust Officer Brad Arkin, Netflix Head of Cloud Security Srinath Kuruvardi, and SAP Chief Trust Officer Elena Kvochko to describe how AWS, Cisco, Netflix, and SAP are instilling strong cybersecurity training and practices within our organizations, with the goal of inspiring other organizations to do the same.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022 Briefing. Amazon Security Director Jenny Brinkley—who leads Amazon’s internal and external awareness training activities—participated in a Cybersecurity Awareness Month panel discussion hosted by the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Jenny met with executives from KnowBe4, Google, NortonLifeLock, and Dell and chatted about how the cybersecurity landscape has changed over the past few years, and how those changes have impacted the perception of security as a part of daily life.

Making Cybersecurity Relevant for Consumers: The Case for Personal Agency. In addition to the briefing, Jenny spoke to the National Cybersecurity Alliance about staying safe online. She highlighted simple steps that everyone can take to be safer online, including staying consistent on software updates for connected devices, using strong passwords, activating multi-factor authentication (MFA) on accounts when possible, and being on the lookout for phishing attempts.

National Cybersecurity Alliance and Nasdaq Cybersecurity Summit. Jenny and Amazon Head of Global Security Training Jyllian Clarke also joined the National Cybersecurity Alliance, Nasdaq, and public and private sector security leaders in New York City for a cybersecurity summit and got to ring the opening bell.

Resources

AWS offers free Cybersecurity Awareness Training to individuals and businesses around the world, and we’re providing complimentary MFA security keys to AWS account owners in the United States. More than 40 security-focused courses are available through AWS Skill Builder, ranging from foundational to advanced content. By subscribing to AWS Skill Builder, you gain access to security-related interactive challenges with AWS Jam, which guides you through solving real-world problems.

Additionally, Amazon and the National Cybersecurity Alliance launched a cybersecurity awareness campaign called Protect & Connect. The campaign includes a public service announcement featuring Prime Video actor Michael B. Jordan and actress-producer Tessa Thompson as “internet bodyguards,” as well as a Protect & Connect microsite for consumers, featuring additional videos on topics such as MFA and how to identify and avoid phishing attempts.

Humanizing security

Cybersecurity can seem like a complex subject but ultimately, it’s all about people. Most of today’s threats need people to activate them, so you need to train people to develop intuition, which is something that can’t be automated. By meeting employees where they are with an engaging approach to awareness training that moves security to the forefront of everything they do, you can promote positive behavioral change, and start building a security-first culture.

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CJ Moses

CJ is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at AWS, where he leads product design and security engineering. His mission is to deliver the economic and security benefits of cloud computing to business and government customers. Previously, CJ led the technical analysis of computer and network intrusion efforts at the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Division. He also served as a Special Agent with the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). CJ led several computer intrusion investigations seen as foundational to the information security industry today.

Expanded eligibility for the free MFA security key program

Post Syndicated from CJ Moses original https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/expanded-eligibility-for-the-free-mfa-security-key-program/

Since the broad launch of our multi-factor authentication (MFA) security key program, customers have been enthusiastic about the program and how they will use it to improve their organizations’ security posture. Given the level of interest, we’re expanding eligibility for the program to allow more US-based AWS account root users and payer accounts to take advantage of the offer. Previously, eligibility required that US-based root users and payer accounts spend a minimum of $100 per month over the past 3 months. Now, we are expanding eligibility to US-based root users and payer accounts who have spent a minimum of $300 over the past 3 months. If you are a US-based customer who meets the expanded eligibility requirements, we encourage you to place an order for your free security key. As a reminder, you can use the following steps to order your free key.

To order your free security key

  1. Confirm your eligibility at the ordering portal. You will be prompted to sign in if you haven’t already. Sign in with your AWS account root user or payer account credentials.
  2. Choose your free security key from the available options.
  3. Provide your email address for order confirmation and your shipping address.
  4. Place your order.

MFA as a core security best practice is one of the key messages emphasized at the recent AWS re:Inforce conference. Using MFA is one of the simplest ways for anyone, personally or professionally, to help improve their security online. For example, if credentials become compromised on GitHub, users have an extra layer of protection if MFA is enabled. Or, if your login details are compromised for your bank account, MFA acts a second factor to protect your account.

If you’re not eligible for a free security key at this time, but would still like a security key, check out our MFA recommendations. These are available for purchase from many sellers, including Amazon. For more information about the MFA program, see our Free MFA Security Key page.

 
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CJ Moses

CJ is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at AWS, where he leads product design and security engineering. His mission is to deliver the economic and security benefits of cloud computing to business and government customers. Previously, CJ led the technical analysis of computer and network intrusion efforts at the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Division. He also served as a Special Agent with the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). CJ led several computer intrusion investigations seen as foundational to the information security industry today.

Eligible customers can now order a free MFA security key

Post Syndicated from CJ Moses original https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/eligible-customers-can-now-order-a-free-mfa-security-key/

One of the best ways for individuals and businesses to protect themselves online is through multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA offers an additional layer of protection to help prevent unauthorized individuals from gaining access to systems or data.

In fall 2021, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security began offering a free MFA security key to AWS account owners in the United States. I’m happy to announce that eligible customers can now order the free security key through the ordering portal in the AWS Management Console. In response to customer demand, we’ve streamlined the ordering process, especially for linked accounts. At this time, only U.S.-based AWS account root users who have spent more than $100 each month over the past 3 months are eligible to place an order.

To order your free security key

  1. Confirm your eligibility at the ordering portal. You will be prompted to sign in if you haven’t already.
  2. Choose your free security key from the available options.
  3. Provide your email address for order confirmation and your shipping address.
  4. Place your order.

You can connect the security key to AWS, as well as other security key–enabled applications, such as Dropbox, GitHub, and Gmail. If your organization is still early in adopting MFA, the free security key is another way to help protect your AWS account credentials, as well as to jump start your MFA journey by showing how convenient modern security keys are to use. As you expand your AWS usage, all your users should obtain and enable MFA. This can be done at the AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) user level in the AWS identity system or upstream in your federated identity provider, since using federated identities is a best practice.

We encourage everyone to use MFA to help protect themselves online. Although some applications do not yet support security keys, nearly all provide an MFA option, such as time-based password codes or mobile push notifications. So, whether you’re signing in to your AWS account, your favorite social networks, or your bank account, MFA can help level-up your security posture.

If you’re not eligible for a free security key but would still like a security key, check out our MFA recommendations, which are available for purchase from many sellers, including Amazon. For more information about the MFA program, see our Free MFA Security Key page.

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CJ Moses

CJ is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at AWS, where he leads product design and security engineering. His mission is to deliver the economic and security benefits of cloud computing to business and government customers. Previously, CJ led the technical analysis of computer and network intrusion efforts at the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Division. He also served as a Special Agent with the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). CJ led several computer intrusion investigations seen as foundational to the information security industry today.

Join me in Boston this July for AWS re:Inforce 2022

Post Syndicated from CJ Moses original https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/join-me-in-boston-this-july-for-aws-reinforce-2022/

I’d like to personally invite you to attend the Amazon Web Services (AWS) security conference, AWS re:Inforce 2022, in Boston, MA on July 26–27. This event offers interactive educational content to address your security, compliance, privacy, and identity management needs. Join security experts, customers, leaders, and partners from around the world who are committed to the highest security standards, and learn how to improve your security posture.

As the new Chief Information Security Officer of AWS, my primary job is to help our customers navigate their security journey while keeping the AWS environment safe. AWS re:Inforce offers an opportunity for you to understand how to keep pace with innovation in your business while you stay secure. With recent headlines around security and data privacy, this is your chance to learn the tactical and strategic lessons that will help keep your systems and tools secure, while you build a culture of security in your organization.

AWS re:Inforce 2022 will kick off with my keynote on Tuesday, July 26. I’ll be joined by Steve Schmidt, now the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Amazon, and Kurt Kufeld, VP of AWS Platform. You’ll hear us talk about the latest innovations in cloud security from AWS and learn what you can do to foster a culture of security in your business. Take a look at the most recent re:Invent presentation, Continuous security improvement: Strategies and tactics, and the latest re:Inforce keynote for examples of the type of content to expect.

For those who are just getting started on AWS, as well as our more tenured customers, AWS re:Inforce offers an opportunity to learn how to prioritize your security investments. By using the Security pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework, sessions address how you can build practical and prescriptive measures to protect your data, systems, and assets.

Sessions are offered at all levels and for all backgrounds, from business to technical, and there are learning opportunities in over 300 sessions across five tracks: Data Protection & Privacy; Governance, Risk & Compliance; Identity & Access Management; Network & Infrastructure Security; and Threat Detection & Incident Response. In these sessions, connect with and learn from AWS experts, customers, and partners who will share actionable insights that you can apply in your everyday work. At AWS re:Inforce, the majority of our sessions are interactive, such as workshops, chalk talks, boot camps, and gamified learning, which provides opportunities to hear about and act upon best practices. Sessions will be available from the intermediate (200) through expert (400) levels, so you can grow your skills no matter where you are in your career. Finally, there will be a leadership session for each track, where AWS leaders will share best practices and trends in each of these areas.

At re:Inforce, hear directly from AWS developers and experts, who will cover the latest advancements in AWS security, compliance, privacy, and identity solutions—including actionable insights your business can use right now. Plus, you’ll learn from AWS customers and partners who are using AWS services in innovative ways to protect their data, achieve security at scale, and stay ahead of bad actors in this rapidly evolving security landscape.

A full conference pass is $1,099. However, if you register today with the code ALUMkpxagvkV you’ll receive a $300 discount (while supplies last).

We’re excited to get back to re:Inforce in person; it is emblematic of our commitment to giving customers direct access to the latest security research and trends. We’ll continue to release additional details about the event on our website, and you can get real-time updates by following @AWSSecurityInfo. I look forward to seeing you in Boston, sharing a bit more about my new role as CISO and providing insight into how we prioritize security at AWS.

 
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CJ Moses

CJ Moses

CJ Moses is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at AWS. In his role, CJ leads product design and security engineering for AWS. His mission is to deliver the economic and security benefits of cloud computing to business and government customers. Prior to joining Amazon in 2007, CJ led the technical analysis of computer and network intrusion efforts at the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Division. CJ also served as a Special Agent with the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). CJ led several computer intrusion investigations seen as foundational to the information security industry today.