Myriad of Tools -
Ops, IT, and security teams are using many tools to manage their and/or SaaS (software as a service) footprints.
State of Cloud Security in the Enterprise
Evolving attack surface & the impact to protect it
The cloud will continue to change the ever-growing domain of enterprise security. Cloud footprints continue to grow, with more cloud resources available to build all-new features. Regardless of size, number of resources or applications, the problem remains the same: the security team is responsible for securing this footprint.
Some Key Findings
Manual Monitoring Will Not Work -
Cloud services, infrastructure, and SaaS applications are too voluminous for security teams to manage manually.
In-house Expertise Combined with Services is Key -
50% of respondents have an in-house SOC, 47% utilize and outsourced MSSP (Managed Security Service Providers) or MDR (Managed Detection & Response) provider
Key Data Points
Who in Your Team is Managing Public Cloud Security?
Responsibility for public cloud ownership, management, and oversight of security is a blend of the Cloud Operation Team, IT, Developers, Security Team and 3rd party providers.
What Tools are Deployed for Cloud Security Posture?
81.7 % cloud-native tools
73.6 % 3rd party tools and
35.2 % custom developed tools
How Do You Engage with MSSP and MDR Providers?
47% Utilizing an outsourced MSSP or MDR provider