Cyber-attacks targeting cloud resources are on the rise, posing a significant threat to organizations worldwide.
Description
Recent studies and surveys have highlighted the increasing threat of cyber-attacks targeting cloud resources, such as SaaS applications [2], Cloud Storage [1] [3] [4] [7], and Cloud Management Infrastructure [1] [3] [4] [7]. Over 40% of organizations have reported experiencing a breach in their cloud environments [5], with human error [1] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7], misconfiguration [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7], known vulnerabilities [2] [3] [4] [5] [6], and lack of Multi-Factor Authentication identified as key contributing factors [5]. Data encryption rates remain low [1] [7], with less than 10% of enterprises encrypting a significant portion of their sensitive cloud data [1] [7]. Digital sovereignty has emerged as a top security concern, leading to initiatives to secure and process cloud data. Protecting underlying infrastructure from compromise is also a growing focus, emphasizing the importance of future-proofing cloud environments.
Conclusion
The increasing threat of cyber-attacks targeting cloud resources underscores the importance of implementing robust security measures, such as encryption and Multi-Factor Authentication. Organizations must prioritize securing their cloud environments to mitigate the risk of breaches and protect sensitive data. Looking ahead, future-proofing cloud environments will be essential to safeguard against evolving cyber threats.
References
[1] https://cpl.thalesgroup.com/about-us/newsroom/cloud-resources-biggest-cyberattack-targets
[2] https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/cloud-data-breaches-are-becoming-a-serious-threat-for-businesses-everywhere
[3] https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cloud-breaches-half-organizations/
[4] https://markets.ft.com/data/announce/detail?dockey=600-202406250300BIZWIREUSPRX__20240625BW475927-1
[5] https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cloud-security-priority-companies/719761/
[6] https://www.securityinfowatch.com/cybersecurity/press-release/55091234/thales-research-finds-cloud-resources-have-become-biggest-targets-for-cyberattacks
[7] https://vigilance-securitymagazine.com/news/top-categories/industry-news/11853-cloud-resources-have-become-biggest-targets-for-cyberattacks-finds-thales
