CloudSec Academy
Welcome to CloudSec Academy, your guide to navigating the alphabet soup of cloud security acronyms and industry jargon. Cut through the noise with clear, concise, and expertly crafted content covering fundamentals to best practices.
What is cloud security testing?
Cloud security testing is the process of evaluating your entire cloud infrastructure for security risks and misconfigurations—proactively, systematically, and continuously.
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Wiz connects the dots across your cloud, from code to runtime.
Zombie APIs: A hidden security risk
Zombie APIs are API endpoints that remain operational despite lacking ongoing maintenance or official support.
API Security Checklist 2025: OWASP-Aligned, Code-to-Cloud Best Practices
An API checklist serves as a framework to help your security team systematically detect and tackle threats and vulnerabilities throughout the API lifecycle. Its end goal? To strengthen your overall security posture by standardizing API security efforts.
EKS cost optimization: How to reduce Amazon Kubernetes spend
In this article we explore what really drives your Amazon EKS spend, learn the most common and costly pitfalls, and find practical, engineering-driven strategies to reduce waste.
What CIS Benchmarks Are (and How to Implement Them)
Wiz Experts Team
Unlock a stronger cloud security infrastructure and compliance with CIS Benchmarks. Discover the practical steps and benefits CIS provides to your organization.
Top Docker Alternatives in 2025: Use Cases and Best Practices
Wiz Experts Team
Explore the top Docker alternatives with in-depth comparisons, practical insights, and expert tips for selecting the right container tool for your needs.
Container Registry 101: What You Need to Know
Learn about a container registry’s role in the software supply chain, compare top providers, and discover best practices for secure container image management.
What a Man-in-the-Middle Attack Is (Plus Prevention Tips)
Wiz Experts Team
Learn what a man-in-the-middle attack is and how you can prevent threats to your cloud. Use best practices to maintain cloud security and explore CNAPPs.
Multi-cloud Kubernetes Security: Architecture, Hardening, and Tooling
In this post, we’ll unpack the technical realities of securing Kubernetes in multi-cloud environments. We’ll cover common architectural patterns, dive into key security challenges, and walk through best practices for building a more secure, scalable, and consistent posture across clouds