The 2024 Cloud Security Report, based on a comprehensive survey of 927 cybersecurity professionals worldwide, reveals key challenges and trends of cloud security.
Majority of organizations (78%) opt for hybrid and multi-cloud strategies to combine flexibility, control, and the unique benefits of various cloud services.
Cloud security, resource constraints, and technical challenges present roadblocks to faster adoption of multi-cloud strategies.
95% of respondents advocate for a single platform to streamline security across cloud environments.
Microsoft Azure leads the market, with 62% of organizations utilizing its services, followed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) at 54%.
59% of respondents identify security and compliance concerns as primary barriers to faster cloud adoption.
A combined 44% perceive the risk of security breaches in public cloud environments to be higher than in traditional on-premises IT environments.
An overwhelming 93% of respondents express concern about the industry-wide shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals.
A significant 61% of respondents anticipate an increase in their cloud security budget over the next 12 months.
95% of organizations prefer a unified security platform to consolidate and streamline security management across cloud environments.