DIGGING IN:
Cloud Security – The View From The Top
Given the risks and dangers of cybera acks and breaches, it's not surprising that the highest levels
within organiza on are perceived as strongly embracing cloud security. 79% of survey respondents
indicate the board of directors and execu ve team at their companies have demonstrated that they
are willing to do whatever is necessary to ensure that cloud-related compu ng is secure.
The person most responsible for cybersecurity within most enterprises is the Chief Informa on
Security Officer (CISO). Cloud security has become another set of a ack vectors that the CISO must
defend against. By a large majority, 83% of companies gave their CISO high marks for being adept at
Cloud Security.
So given strong execu ve and board support, as well as competent CISOs, one would expect
consistent and effec ve cloud security for most enterprises. Unfortunately, the reality appears to be
looser and less consistent.
The move to cloud wasn't just another evolu onary event.
Fully 75% of respondents say that cloud compu ng
represents the single greatest expansion of the enterprise
a ack surface in the last 20 years! And nearly 3 out of 5
respondents agree that moving to the cloud has made their
enterprises less secure.
THE REALITY
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CloudBolt Industry Insights Report:
"Sometimes, Somewhat" Security –
A Disconcerting Look at the Reality of Hybrid Cloud/Multi-Cloud Vulnerabilities
Clearly, there is work to be done to shore up cloud security in the hybrid cloud/mul -cloud world in
which most companies now operate.
CISO
#1
83%
83% gave their CISO high
marks for being adept at
Cloud Security
75%
79% believe cloud
compu ng represents the
greatest expansion on the
enterprise a ack surface
