Enhancing security in the cloud: Introducing advanced solutions for Magnolia PaaS

Anyone responsible for online security knows that the pace at which patches and security measures have to respond these days is no longer comparable to the subtle changes only a few years ago.

According to Gartner, 60% of organizations will see preventing cloud misconfiguration as a cloud security priority by 2026, compared with 25% in 2021. Meanwhile, Gartner predicts the market’s cloud security and data privacy segments to grow by over 24% each in 2024.

As businesses increasingly embrace cloud solutions for their digital experiences, Magnolia reaffirms its commitment to prioritizing security with the launch of advanced security features for our Platform as a Service (PaaS) offering.

Let’s look into what the package has in store to fortify your digital presence and safeguard your data.

At Magnolia, security is not an afterthought but a foundational principle. Our advanced security package encompasses a range of features tailored to mitigate diverse threats and bolster defense mechanisms. From content delivery network (CDN) security and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) mitigation to web application firewall (WAF) custom rule sets and advanced bot protection, we leave no stone unturned in safeguarding your digital ecosystem.

In an era characterized by global markets, the significance of a CDN for your security posture cannot be overstated.

A CDN is a system of distributed servers that deliver web content to your users based on their geographic location, which can enhance security by mitigating DDoS attacks and providing encryption and authentication services closer to end users.

Magnolia’s advanced CDN security measures ensure seamless content delivery while safeguarding against potential threats, thereby guaranteeing availability and integrity.

If you’re using Fastly, the default CDN on Magnolia PaaS, you can now bring more of its security features into your custom solution, including:

Proactive security measures are paramount to staying ahead of emerging threats. Magnolia’s partnership with Fastly offers a fully managed security service, providing:

Especially in the case of a big scale attack, Fastly’s experience in handling such attacks from first signs to reaction can make all the difference in successfully fighting such security threats. With a fully managed security service, you can rest assured knowing that Fastly’s security experts continuously monitor for threats and take proactive actions to mitigate attacks.

Magnolia’s advanced security features offer robust safeguards to protect your most valuable assets.

Comprehensive vulnerability scanning detects and addresses security risks during development in an isolated pipeline, ensuring resilient and secure digital assets.

To elevate data confidentiality, we’re now extending our existing key management services (KMS) to support customer-managed keys for any storage-based data or object storage being encrypted at rest.

This empowers you to retain full control over encryption keys, working towards a Zero Trust approach to security.

While Magnolia requires access to keys for data processing purposes, users have the autonomy to manage and modify keys as needed, enhancing data security and control.

Active threat monitoring includes our Intruder Detection System (IDS) and Intruder Prevention System (IPS) services to swiftly respond to emerging threats.

Our platform comes equipped with all the necessary tools to address outbreaks, perform forensic analysis, and prevent similar threat patterns from becoming an issue in the future.

To prevent outdated, vulnerable, or malicious packages from being pushed to your production cluster, Magnolia Advanced Data Security can scan your code in an isolated pipeline environment during code processing.

This workflow allows developers to quickly replace vulnerable components with alternative versions, keeping all your code healthy.

Defacement can irreparably hurt your business, but thanks to Magnolia’s Advanced Security, it doesn’t have to. We’ll monitor your public-facing websites 24/7 to detect possible website defacements or reputation-damaging hacks.

The system will regularly take snapshots of your most visited pages, document suspicious changes, and immediately inform you via email so you can revert everything to a previously approved version.

We understand that not every user wants to be equally hands-on when it comes to security, simply because they don’t have the expertise.

That’s why the Magnolia cloud platform regularly undergoes penetration testing, executed by independent third-party security experts like the Compass Security Group.

If your industry calls for more advanced security measures, you can also opt for an external penetration test of your own dedicated infrastructure for additional peace of mind.

Together with the Compass Security Group, we analyze your exposed infrastructures by scanning your entire system and all connected services, and manually testing each component. Common tests include:

You’ll then receive a detailed report with suggestions to fix potential vulnerabilities.

As organizations navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape that changes every day, Magnolia remains steadfast in its commitment to providing unparalleled security solutions.

With our advanced security offerings, you can confidently take on any challenge the online world holds in stock, knowing that your digital assets are fortified against even the most advanced emerging threats.

As we embark on this journey together, Magnolia stands as your trusted partner in building a secure and resilient digital future.

To learn more about the new advanced security features, check out our in-depth product brief and reach out to your Magnolia account manager.