In the dynamic world of cloud computing, security incidents are a matter of when, not if. But how you respond can make all the difference. This talk digs into the real-world challenges and successes of handling security incidents in cloud environments, based on my experiences leading engineering and security teams. We’ll cover what it takes to be prepared, how to respond effectively, and the critical lessons learned from incidents that didn’t go as planned. You’ll walk away with practical insights that you can immediately apply to strengthen your incident response strategy in the cloud.

Key Takeaways:
- Cloud-Specific Threats: Understand the unique security challenges that cloud environments bring and how to stay ahead of them.
- Being Prepared: Learn how to set up an incident response plan that actually works when the time comes, with clear roles, responsibilities, and communication strategies.
- Real-World Response: Hear about real incidents—what went right, what went wrong, and what we did to fix it.
- Postmortems: Discover why post-incident analysis is crucial and how to turn lessons learned into actionable improvements.
- Tools and Automation: Explore the tools and techniques that can give you an edge in responding to incidents quickly and effectively.