Simon Vernon
Certified InstructorPrincipal Technical Architect at SANS Institute
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Cloud Security
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Simon Vernon brings more than a quarter century of experience to his role as Head of Research and Development for SANS Institute where he is responsible for the creation and operations of all Jupiter Rockets, BootUP, and Community Cyber Ranges. He is the CSO for Intelligence Hosting Solutions and on the board of two businesses to support security and infrastructure design decision making. Simon can be found teaching SEC502: Could Security Tactical Defense, SEC510: Cloud Security Controls and Mitigations or SEC549: Cloud Security Architecture.
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Join SANS Certified Instructor Simon Vernon and Microsoft CVP Kelly Bissell for a rare fireside chat that will cut through the noise and get to the heart of one of cybersecurity’s biggest debates: Where is AI good—and where is it dangerously bad—for security and defense?
This webcast aims to provide insights into survey results, including the tools, techniques, and strategies needed to secure multicloud environments effectively—offering valuable guidance for organizations navigating the complexities of cloud security at scale.
Prepare for the Next Era of Cloud Security.
As cloud adoption accelerates, securing the cloud remains a critical challenge. The Cloud Security track offers deep dives into securing multi-cloud strategies and the latest solutions to safeguard cloud data. Learn from experts on how to tackle cloud-specific threats in a rapidly evolving environment.
Join us for the Black History Month Bootup CTF Orientation — a must-attend session to prepare for this exciting event! This interactive session will guide you through everything you need to know to hit the ground running.
Part 3: Modernizing Identity: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Cloud SolutionsIn Part 3, we tackle the pressing need for identity modernization as organizations transition from legacy systems to cloud-based applications. As outdated protocols and misconfigurations become more prevalent, this webcast will explore the benefits of modern identity solutions and their role in enhancing security through conditional access and zero trust principles.
Join our workshop to learn how to configure, scale, and secure your logging setup for processing data either in the cloud or On-Premises utilizing new features supported in Azure for event hubs and Azure storage.
This webcast offers invaluable knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of securing multiple cloud environments, stay ahead of evolving threats, and implement robust security practices across your organization.
This talk, titled "Bridge to the Clouds: Unifying Worlds with Entra ID in Hybrid Landscapes," illuminates the integration challenges and visibility capabilities provided by Entra ID for reconciling identity and access management in hybrid cloud landscapes.
This workshop will delve into the realm of cloud native security solutions and techniques, to demonstrate how it is possible to protect such systems that are otherwise considered indefensible particularly in the case of ‘Lift and Shift’.
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