The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Security
A curated UK edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Cloud Security.
What to know about Cloud Security
Cloud security encompasses the technologies, policies, controls, and services that protect cloud computing environments, data, applications, and infrastructure from cyber threats. As businesses increasingly adopt cloud platforms for scalability and flexibility, securing these environments has become critical to safeguard sensitive data and maintain compliance.
The recent stories highlight a dynamic landscape marked by advancements in privileged access controls, zero trust architectures, AI-driven threat detection, and collaborations among leading cybersecurity firms. Readers will find insights into emerging threats such as ransomware targeting cloud workloads, the rise of generative AI increasing security risks, and the importance of integrating multi-cloud security tools.
By exploring these developments, readers can learn best practices for cloud server privilege management, understand challenges in hybrid and multicloud deployments, and discover how innovations in AI and automation are shaping the future of cloud security. This collection also emphasizes the significance of visibility, control, and identity management in mitigating evolving threats within cloud environments.
Whether you are looking to enhance your organization's cloud security posture or seeking to stay informed on the latest trends and technologies, this tag provides valuable perspectives and actionable strategies to navigate the complexities of modern cloud security.
UK Cloud Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
UK public sector AI use outpaces governance, survey
Only 8% of UK public sector IT professionals say AI is fully governed, leaving frontline services exposed as adoption races ahead.
Why the SOC needs to be re-engineered for AI
Alert-led security teams risk falling behind as AI now needs to be built into the SOC's core to stop attacks earlier and preserve sovereignty.
UK CISOs tighten AI controls as board pressure rises
Boards are demanding more from UK security chiefs as 72% now block generative AI use and 74% fear a material cyberattack within a year.
ReliaQuest finds Microsoft 365 email control bypass
Phishing emails can still slip into Microsoft 365 mailboxes when attackers leave the SMTP envelope sender blank, ReliaQuest has found.
Chainguard tops 1 billion container build manifests
Its pace of patching open source software is aimed at helping customers cut exposure as exploits emerge faster after vulnerabilities are disclosed.
The Vault launches SaaS custody platform for institutions
Institutional clients can now avoid building in-house infrastructure as The Vault adds a cloud option with fixed pricing and regulated approvals.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Cloud Security
NCC Group named in Forrester MDR services landscape
Thales launches UK-hosted HSM & quantum-safe Luna 8
Netskope launches control to block risky AI agent actions
F5 named Market Shaper in Gartner AI security quadrant
GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen
Featured News
Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust
Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.
Expert Columns
In the AI era, channel value is being redefined
While you were doomscrolling: Medusa ransomware hits 500+ victims (and your spaghetti sauce might be listening to you)
Why the SOC needs to be re-engineered for AI
AI closes vulnerability window as zero-day exploits surge
When AI memory, simulation and provenance collide
Supercharged security: Cyber risk in the age of frontier AI
Why cybercriminals are targeting MSPs first
SonicWall joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to find flaws
The shadow identity crisis: Who let the agents in?
How can banks adapt to the new, AI-driven economics of cybercrime?
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Cloud Security News
Sectigo launches quantum readiness tool for enterprises
Governments and standards bodies are pushing firms to map cryptography now, as missing assets could leave them exposed to post-quantum risks.
StackHawk launches Wingman to fix flaws in AI coding
The tool aims to close security gaps left by AI-written code before vulnerabilities reach security backlogs or pull requests.
Quest expands identity security for AI agent threats
The update is aimed at speeding recovery and containing breaches as AI agents gain access to corporate identity systems.
UK SMBs face cyber incidents amid basic security gaps
Nearly half of UK small businesses suffered a cyber incident last year, with phishing and unpatched flaws doing most of the damage.
Keeper & SailPoint link governance to privileged access
By automating access changes end to end, the tie-up aims to cut delays and audit gaps when users move roles or leave an organisation.
Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says
Data theft is now driving ransom demands, with average payments rising and attackers increasingly targeting senior staff at exposed companies.
Orca launches AI partner platform to boost channel sales
Partners may win more business faster as Orca links rewards to lifecycle performance and uses AI to cut sales admin time.
Governance tops CISO concerns in hybrid AI adoption
Poor visibility and weak board oversight are leaving security chiefs exposed as hybrid AI adoption widens breach risks and governance gaps.
Mercury Security flags cybersecurity gap in access control
Cybersecurity features are missing from nearly a third of access controller systems, leaving firms exposed as cloud and AI demands rise.
Quorum Cyber to acquire Ontinue in Microsoft security deal
The merger is set to give Microsoft customers broader AI-led threat detection, response and recovery support across North America, the UK and DACH.
eSentire acquires AI security startup for Atlas AIDR
Security teams are gaining real-time audit trails and controls as eSentire folds the stealth startup's AI monitoring module into Atlas.
DrayTek & Enea partner on deeper traffic visibility
The deal will help DrayTek customers spot AI and other traffic on their networks more quickly, as security shifts deeper into hardware.
Check Point & NVIDIA add real-time AI agent safeguards
Firms deploying AI agents may gain extra protection as the new setup can block risky actions before they reach systems, in under 100 milliseconds.
Hackuity raises USD $19 million in Forgepoint-led round
Fresh capital will fund Hackuity's push into Europe and Asia as firms struggle to prioritise a swelling backlog of vulnerabilities.
Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools
Growing concern over autonomous AI systems has helped the Austin-based startup secure fresh backing to expand sales and revenue growth.
Fleet joins Anthropic project to test AI for security
With attackers exploiting flaws within hours, the firm will test whether AI can help IT teams patch faster across mixed device fleets.
Keeper launches Google Chat tool for access approvals
Access approvals can now be handled in Google Chat, as Keeper brings privileged requests and just-in-time elevation into Workspace workflows.
Citrix adds AI browser session insights for agents
Security teams can now trace risky browser activity by staff and AI agents, as Citrix adds visual session records and policy guidance.
Wipro launches CISO Command Centre with CrowdStrike
Enterprises facing faster AI-driven attacks could get a single view of cyber risk as Wipro and CrowdStrike tie security operations to board priorities.
European Commission picks Cycloid for sovereign cloud
The deal gives EU developers one portal for a €180 million cloud framework, reducing complexity as the Commission backs European suppliers.
Job Moves
HackerOne names Naveen Bhateja as Chief People Officer
CloudFirst appoints Scott Lee as Chief Revenue Officer
CirrusHQ names Gary Beddow Head of Business Development
CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive
Quorum Cyber names Joe Strathmann Chief Operating Officer
Expereo appoints Kevin Brown as Chief Operating Officer
Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth
One Identity names Gihan Munasinghe chief technology officer
Acumen Cyber appoints Derek Whigham to support UK growth