Ensuring Security and Compliance in Confluence
1. Understanding the Security Landscape
Atlassian’s products are designed to promote collaboration, which requires access. However, caution must be exercised when authorizing access to information and Marketplace apps. Once permissions are set, Atlassian cannot prevent users from performing actions allowed by those permissions. Some products allow public anonymous access to data, which may lead to a loss of control over further distribution or copying.
1.1 Security Risks for Remote Teams in Confluence Cloud
Remote teams can benefit from Confluence Cloud for collaboration, but they also face several cybersecurity risks:
- Phishing attacks : Remote workers are more vulnera