Configuration Drift
When using applications and cloud services, new features need to be added and existing functions updated, which can result in configuration drift. Without detection, the impact can be great on microservices, DevOps, or cloud security. Manage your drift with OpsCompass.
Why Does Drift Matter?
When implemented, a business’ cloud infrastructure is mapped out so that every aspect is known. When changes are made, an operations team may not be aware, losing visibility into the system. When changes go undetected and unmanaged, the number of adjustments build and grow within the system. Without active management and tracking of changes, IT lacks insight into how the system has evolved, leading to a number of issues that impact operational efficiency, system security, and a variety of other critical functions.
Potential Issues
Cloud configuration changes and resource additions contribute to configuration drift. When drift is unchecked, a number of potential issues can occur.
Catch Your Drift With OpsCompass Change History
Without the right tools and resources to monitor, manage, and remediate configuration drift, you may be unaware of drift – or at least the extent of it. There are a few methods for addressing drift that require varying levels of investment in time and resources:
- Manual management
- Timely scanning
- Real-time monitoring
With a clear change history available, OpsCompass can help you catch your drift.
Resources
Understanding Cloud Drift Enables Zero-Trust Cloud Management
True Insight into Your Security Posture and Drift is Key to Zero-Trust In the cloud everything is configurable software. This sounds a little obvious, if not trite, but it actually represents an important insight into how the cloud really works, as well as how the...
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SREs recognize the importance of efficiency. Cloud operations talent is in short supply, and those occupying those roles are frequently over-tasked, under-tooled, and suffer under the weight of tremendous expectations. SREs lament chatty, alert-saturated products that...
Why Cloud Configuration Monitoring is Important
Gain Visibility and Governance Over Your Configuration Drift Last week, I was excited to join other industry leaders as part of the AngelBeat Security and Compliance virtual seminar. The event focused on best practices around managing security and compliance risks...
Understanding Cloud Drift Enables Zero-Trust Cloud Management
True Insight into Your Security Posture and Drift is Key to Zero-Trust In the cloud everything is configurable software. This sounds a little obvious, if not trite, but it actually represents an important insight into how the cloud really works, as well as how the...