How we're using 'chaos engineering' to make cloud computing less vulnerable to cyber attacks
Cloud computing powers services from transportation and healthcare to streaming services. With nearly 3 in 4 companies going over their estimated cloud budgets, cloud overspend is a serious problem that undermines the cloud's many transformative benefits.
Keeping cloud costs in check requires a mix of human and tech solutions outlined in this compelling article.
What is chaos engineering?
Chaos engineering is a practice that involves deliberately introducing faults into cloud-based systems to observe how they respond under stress. By simulating cyberattacks or other disruptions, organizations can identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in their systems. This approach helps improve the resilience and performance of cloud services, allowing them to better withstand real-world challenges.
How does chaos engineering improve cloud security?
Chaos engineering enhances cloud security by allowing organizations to test their systems against potential failures and cyberattacks. By conducting experiments that simulate stress conditions, companies can uncover issues that traditional performance measurements might miss. This proactive approach helps in strengthening the systems, making them more reliable and capable of learning from past incidents.
What are the recent trends in DDoS attacks?
Recent data from Cloudflare indicates a significant increase in DDoS attacks, with a reported 65% rise in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter. Additionally, there were four million DDoS attacks recorded in the second quarter of 2024. This highlights the growing threat that cloud services face from cybercriminals and underscores the importance of implementing robust security measures.

How we're using 'chaos engineering' to make cloud computing less vulnerable to cyber attacks
published by Digital6 Technologies
We are the go-to specialists to help small to mid-sized businesses and start-ups establish and maintain a credible online presence. Our training and experience ensure excellence in web development, mobile apps and web apps.
Digital6 expertise is solid. Our diverse team includes certified solutions architects for Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services and certified Microsoft Trainers. As a member of the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program, we can also directly manage all the subscription and support services for Office 365 and Azure.
Because we specialize in cloud computing, Digital6 can support businesses in all industries to take advantage of the latest technology to open new opportunities. We help work through the decision to migrate to the cloud and then build the best cloud architecture possible on Azure or AWS.
At Digital6 we understand that moving to the cloud requires assurances about security, data backup and disaster recovery plans. We have every confidence that, whichever cloud solution is chosen, we can provide the software to make sure file management is reliable and secure with safeguards for seamless business continuity.
We respect the need for cost effectiveness and are pleased to provide proof of concept data necessary for compiling a sound business case. Our Digital6 Technologies team is engaged with our clients from the initial inquiry, through assessing needs, customizing cloud architecture and implementing the migration strategy to building in all the protection plans and software. We provide complete, integrated cloud cover for all business needs.