There has been a significant increase in cloud security incidents, from 24% in 2023 to 61% in 2024 based on a study by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. The 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals that only 21% of organisations emphasise threat prevention and only 4% said they can mitigate risks easily and quickly. Most organisations have expressed concern about their ability to handle risks (96%), and are alarmed by the surge in more sophisticated cyber threats (91%).
“The data speaks volumes about the urgent need for organisations to shift their focus towards implementing AI-powered threat prevention measures,” states Itai Greenberg, chief strategy officer at Check Point Software Technologies. “By adopting a consolidated security architecture and enhancing collaborative security operations, businesses can preemptively tackle emerging threats, ensuring a more secure and resilient cloud environment.”
2024 Cloud Security Report
The study reported 61% of organisations experiencing significant disruptions and an almost 40% increase in cloud security incidents compared to 2023. Most respondents are concerned about their ability to effectively manage cloud risks (96%), and are currently prioritising AI to strengthen cyber security and are now leveraging AI to enhance their security posture, the focus has shifted towards leveraging AI for proactive threat prevention (91%).
Further, the study revealed that only one-fourth of organisations have fully implemented Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP). More than half (54%) struggle to maintain consistent regulatory standards across multi-cloud environments while integrating cloud services into legacy systems challenges 49% of respondents.
AI-driven cybersecurity framework
Checkpoint advises organisations to consider comprehensive, collaborative, and AI-driven cybersecurity framework to strengthen their security posture, and invest in solutions that allow centralisation and automation of security processes, compliance, and rule sets.