The Cysvera Blog
Practical writing on cloud security, compliance, and penetration testing — written for IT managers and developers, not security researchers.
Why cloud security matters for your business right now
Most small businesses have more AWS exposure than they realize. Here is what that means, why it matters, and what you can do about it without hiring a security team.
The 10 AWS misconfigurations that get small businesses breached
Public S3 buckets, open security groups, root accounts without MFA — these are not exotic attack vectors. They are the configurations attackers look for first.
How to prepare for SOC 2 without hiring a consultant
SOC 2 is not optional anymore if you sell to enterprise clients. Here is a practical approach to getting audit-ready without spending $50,000 on a consultancy.
What cyber insurance actually requires from your security program
Premiums have doubled. Underwriters are asking harder questions. Here is what they are looking for and how to document it.
How to read a pentest report (and what to do with it)
Your IT team just received a 40-page PDF from a pentester. Here is how to understand what it says, prioritize what to fix, and turn it into a compliance artifact.
IAM roles, policies, and least privilege — a practical guide for IT managers
IAM is the most important security control in your AWS account and the one most people get wrong. Here is how to think about it without a security background.
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