Zero trust security models are becoming an essential part of cloud security.
Cloud Networks is leading the innovation in cloud security.
◈A new paradigm for cloud migration and security
With the advancement of digital innovation and AI technology, companies and institutions are rapidly migrating to cloud environments. However, as cloud environments expand, security threats also increase, and it is difficult to effectively respond to these threats with traditional on-premises security methods. As a result, the Zero Trust security model has become an essential element of cloud security.
Zero Trust is a security approach based on the principle of ‘never trust, always verify,’ which verifies all access requests and applies the principle of least privilege to strengthen security. CloudNetworks leverages HashiCorp Vault, QueryPie, and Splunk solutions to build a robust cloud security architecture based on these security principles.
◈Key challenges in cloud security
Companies face a variety of security issues in cloud environments.
•Security secrets management: Risk of leakage of security information such as authentication keys, API keys, and passwords
•Access control: Difficulty in managing user and system access permissions in detail
•Security Visibility: Lack of a system to detect and respond to security events in the cloud in real time
To solve these problems, it is essential to go beyond the simple introduction of security solutions and build a systematic security architecture.
◈Implementing a zero trust security architecture with CloudNetworks
Security in a cloud environment cannot be solved with a single solution. Zero trust is not a structure that can be completed with a single solution, but rather requires combining the strengths of various products to build a security architecture optimised for the internal environment of an organisation.
CloudNetworks utilises HashiCorp Vault, QueryPie, and Splunk solutions to support core areas of cloud security, such as sensitive information protection, access control, and real-time security analysis, providing a robust architecture that can effectively respond to security threats.
■ Cloud Secret Lifecycle Management: HashiCorp Vault
HashiCorp Vault is a security solution that centrally manages important passwords, API keys, authentication tokens, encryption keys, etc. in the cloud environment and dynamically issues credentials when necessary. It provides automated key rotation, policy-based access control, and encryption services to further protect sensitive data.
■ Centralised control of cloud resource access: QueryPie
QueryPie is a zero-trust-based security solution that centrally controls access to databases, infrastructure, SaaS applications, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and more. It supports RBAC (role-based access control), ABAC (attribute-based access control), audit log recording, Kubernetes access control (KAC), and more, maximising security across the entire cloud environment.
■ Cloud security visibility and real-time analysis: Splunk
Splunk is a platform that collects information such as logs, stream data, and network traffic generated in cloud and IT infrastructures, and detects and analyses security threats in real time. It maximises security visibility through AI-based anomaly detection, real-time security event monitoring, and automated security response (SOAR) capabilities.
◈CloudNetworks - Zero Trust Security Architecture Implementation Case Study
CloudNetworks has extensive experience in implementing multiple security architectures using three solutions. In one case, Company A, which operates large-scale services, faced account management and account takeover issues as major security issues due to the movement of a large number of internal and external personnel.
CloudNetworks solved this problem by leveraging HashiCorp Vault, QueryPie, and Splunk to rebuild the account management system.
The new architecture works as follows.
First, Vault centrally manages all root accounts for IT resources, and all account information remaining in existing systems is deleted. When an authorised user needs to access a specific system, they first request access through QueryPie, which then requests account creation from Vault. Vault creates an account with the minimum necessary permissions for the authorised user, and QueryPie grants access to the IT resources.
This enables management efficiency and implements a robust security architecture that fundamentally prevents account theft.
This enables management efficiency and implements a robust security architecture that fundamentally prevents account theft.
◈CloudNetworks leads innovation in cloud security
As cloud security faces increasingly sophisticated threats, each company must build a security architecture optimised for its environment. CloudNetworks provides a zero-trust security model combining HashiCorp Vault, QueryPie, and Splunk to offer sensitive information protection, access control, and real-time analysis, enabling companies to achieve a secure digital transformation.
Jeong Heung-gyun, CEO of CloudNetworks, stated, “As security threats become more sophisticated, businesses must adopt reliable security strategies and proven solutions.” He added, “CloudNetworks will continue to provide the optimal security architecture tailored to evolving cloud environments and offer practical solutions to help businesses achieve safer IT operations.”
