We’re excited to announce the newest and perhaps most fearless member of the StratoCloud team: Badgly! A honey badger by nature, a multi-cloud security expert by training, Badgly is here to keep your cloud accounts safe with a touch of sass and an unrelenting sense of duty. Let’s dive into the world of Badgly, StratoCloud’s ultimate mascot and protector of cloud security.
Meet Badgly: The Unbreakable Cloud Guardian
Species: Honey Badger (Ratel)
Occupation: Multi-Cloud Security & Governance Mascot
Affiliation: strato-cloud.io
Base of Operations: The Cloud Commons—a floating fortress above the clouds where cloud accounts converge.
A Hero’s Journey
Long ago, in the early days of the cloud, when servers were scattered and credentials were leaking everywhere, there was chaos. Policies went unread, and security was an afterthought. That’s when Badgly arrived — born from a surge of IAM policies, hardened compliance rules, and a little bit of honey badger tenacity.
Raised in the Cloud Commons, a neutral zone between hyperscalers, Badgly was trained by legendary cloud guardians. He quickly became known for his sharp claws of insight, unyielding sense of justice, and his relentless drive to clean up overprivileged access wherever it hides. His mission? To ensure that security, governance, and access control aren’t just good enough—they’re unbreakable.
Badgly is not your typical mascot. He’s fearless but friendly, protective yet curious, and never afraid to speak his mind. With a sharp sense of humor and a love for the little details, he’s always sniffing out misconfigurations, expired credentials, and hidden threats in the cloud.
Badgly’s Signature Items
- Tunic of Intercloud Harmony: A multi-cloud tunic woven from Azure threads, AWS fiber, and GCP lace—grants him neutral access to all clouds.
- Padlock Belt Buckle: A symbol of his duty to protect ephemeral credentials and enforce least privilege.
- Governance Pauldrons: Shield-shaped shoulder guards etched with policy scrolls and compliance rules.
Hobbies
When he’s not protecting cloud accounts, Badgly enjoys:
- Tagging unmanaged IAM users for cleanup.
- Sparring with insecure configurations.
- Collecting rare compliance badges like SOC 2, ISO, and FedRAMP—he’s got ‘em all.
Why Badgly?
So why a honey badger? It’s simple. Honey badgers are known for their resilience, resourcefulness, and their ability to face any challenge head-on. These are the same qualities that define StratoCloud’s mission in cloud security: unyielding, unbreakable, and unstoppable. Badgly is here to ensure your cloud environments are as secure as they can be, with a little fun and flair along the way.
Stay Tuned for More Badgly Adventures
Badgly is just getting started! As StratoCloud’s newest team member, he’ll be popping up in our blogs, product updates, and more fun content. Keep an eye out for his next adventure in cloud security, governance, and the occasional witty remark.
Welcome to the team, Badgly! With you by our side, cloud security will never be the same.
