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The Risk of Exposed Cloud Functions and How to Harden
July 15, 2026 · Google Cloud Security · Severity: HIGH
The article discusses risks of exposed cloud functions, noting that Mandiant assessments frequently find unauthenticated serverless apps. It provides guidance on hardening these deployments to prevent unauthorized access.
Key Takeaways
- Publicly exposed serverless functions often lack authentication due to business requirements, posing risks.
- Mandiant assessments highlight the need for hardening serverless deployments with custom code.
- Implementing proper authentication and access controls is critical for securing cloud functions.