Cloud Security
Managed cloud security and CSPM: running Wiz and Orca well, cutting alert noise, and prioritizing cloud risk by business context.
Guides
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· Jon Rose · 4 min read
The Backup Question Nobody Wants to Answer
Most companies don’t have a data inventory or real backup strategy. Here’s how to have the hard conversation about what’s actually protected.
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· Jon Rose · 5 min read
Using AI to Add Business Context to Cloud Security
Use MCP servers and AI to automatically enrich cloud security alerts with business context for faster, better triage.
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· Jon Rose · 5 min read
Beyond the Scanner: When You Need Custom Tooling for Cloud Security
CSPM tools have limits. Learn when you need custom tooling and how to extend your cloud security coverage.
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· Jon Rose · 6 min read
The Hidden ROI of Cloud Security Hygiene
Cloud security hygiene finds abandoned infrastructure costing $5-10K/month. Real savings from understanding what’s actually running.
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· Jon Rose · 6 min read
What the First 90 Days of Managed CSPM Look Like
What happens during managed CSPM onboarding? A week-by-week breakdown of setup, tuning, and steady-state operations.
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· Jon Rose · 5 min read
DIY vs. Managed CSPM: An Honest Comparison
Should you run CSPM tools yourself or use a managed service? An honest look at when each approach makes sense.
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· Jon Rose · 4 min read
The Business Context Problem: Why Vulnerability Severity Scores Lie
CVSS scores miss business context. Learn how to prioritize vulnerabilities based on real risk to your organization.
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· Jon Rose · 5 min read
Alert Fatigue Is a Design Choice: Building Views That Actually Help
Learn how to build CSPM views that actually help. Custom dashboards, tagging systems, and IAM hygiene that cut through noise.
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· Jon Rose · 2 min read
Introducing IOmergent Managed CSPM
IOmergent now offers managed CSPM services. We tune, operate, and harden cloud environments so your team can focus on building.
Practical security guidance for growing companies: building security programs, passing customer security reviews, and making smart security decisions.