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Enabling public network access to cloud resources can affect an organization's
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ability to protect its data or internal operations from data theft or
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disruption.
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2021-09-13 14:01:24 +02:00
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2022-02-07 11:00:36 +01:00
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Depending on the component, inbound access from the Internet can be enabled
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via:
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* a boolean value that explicitly allows access to the public network.
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* the assignment of a public IP address.
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* database firewall rules that allow public IP ranges.
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Deciding to allow public access may happen for various reasons such as for
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quick maintenance, time saving, or by accident.
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This decision increases the likelihood of attacks on the organization, such as:
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* data breaches.
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* intrusions into the infrastructure to permanently steal from it.
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* and various malicious traffic, such as DDoS attacks.
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