The 2025 State of Cloud Security Report provides insights on cloud security trends, challenges, and priorities for organizations using multi-cloud approaches.
Key findings include the rise of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, concerns around security and compliance, skills gap in cloud security expertise, and low confidence in real-time threat detection.
Organizations are increasingly adopting unified cloud security platforms and investing in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP).
Challenges in cloud security include public cloud security concerns, operational hurdles, and managing multi-cloud environments.
The report emphasizes the need for automation, targeted upskilling, and investment in cloud-specific training to address the cybersecurity skills gap.
Survey results reveal investment trends, with organizations prioritizing cloud security budgets and planning to increase investments in critical cloud security tools.
Recommendations for stronger hybrid and multi-cloud security include automating risk detection, protecting data flows, implementing unified threat detection mechanisms, and standardizing access controls.
The report highlights the value of unified cloud security platforms and best practices to enhance cloud security posture and address the evolving demands of cloud environments.
Key security skills for addressing current threats include cloud and application security skills, identity and access management expertise, and technical security skills.
Insights into challenges, investment trends, and best practices aim to guide organizations in securing their cloud environments effectively and adapting to the evolving cloud security landscape.