The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Security

2026 · American Edition

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.

American Cloud Security news
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · Cloud Security · Firewalls
Last week
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Gartner · Cloud Security · Storage
Last week
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Cloud Security · Firewalls
Last week
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Cloud Security · Malware
Last week
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Gartner · Cloud Security · PAM
This month
Expert columns
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Yesterday
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Last week
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last week
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
Last week
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
This month
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
By Franklin Nguyen of Cyberhaven
This month
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
This month
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
By Bill O’Connell of Commvault
Last month
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026
By Allison Clarke of SonicWall
Last month
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
By Kristina Holt of Foot Anstey
Last month
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
Secure by default: Moving beyond secure by design
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
Last month
Sonicwall named a leader and fast mover in the 2026 GigaOm radar for enterprise firewalls
By Jordan Riddles of SonicWall
Last month
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
Last month
Interviews
Google Cloud CEO sets out enterprise AI agent plan
Discussing Digital Transformation
Yesterday
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Discussing Productivity
Yesterday
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Discussing Productivity
Last week
Exclusive: Google Cloud on the road to autonomous SecOps
Discussing Threat intelligence
Last week
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
Discussing Shadow IT
This month
Recent news
S-Docs adds CAC & PIV signatures for federal agencies
About Software-as-a-Service
Last month
BlueFlag lifts Series A after rapid revenue growth
About Software-as-a-Service
Last month
F5 and Skyfire team up on verified AI agent traffic
About Online fraud
Last month
Wallarm appoints new chief executive as AI focus grows
About Machine learning
Last month
Morphisec adds AI defence to anti-ransomware suite
About Cloud Services
Last month
Opal launches AI tools to tackle unused permissions
About Productivity
Last month
Firms test just 32% of attack surface, study finds
About Cloud Services
Last month
Menlo unveils browser platform to secure rising AI agents
About Firewalls
Last month
Salt unveils platform to secure rising AI agent stacks
About Digital Transformation
Last month
Bold raises USD $40m for AI-powered endpoint security
About Data Protection
Last month
Enzoic partners boost defences against stolen passwords
About Firewalls
Last month
Secureframe unveils AI platform to fast-track CMMC
About Data Protection
Last month
Terra Portal blends AI agents with human-led pentesting
About Firewalls
Last month
Terra Security names Anna Sarnek VP of business strategy
About Firewalls
Last month
Ramp unveils spend controls suite for public sector
About Public Sector
Last month
QuSecure wins USD $3.9m AFWERX deal for quantum security
About IT Industry
Last month
Brinqa unveils AI agents to streamline cyber risk data
About IT service management
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
CISOs warn AI adoption outpaces ability to secure it
About Data Protection
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Endor Labs buys Autonomous Plane for container security
About Virtualisation
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Backslash raises USD $19m to secure AI 'vibe coding'
About Software engineering
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Job moves
Halcyon hires Dave Hannigan as ransomware Security Chief
Move at Halcyon
This month
Wallarm appoints new chief executive as AI focus grows
Move at Application Security
Last month
Terra Security names Anna Sarnek VP of business strategy
Move at NVIDIA
Last month
Upwind appoints Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive growth
Move at PayPal
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Securin appoints AI expert Dr. Mukkamala as new CEO
Move at Ivanti
Wed, 28th May 2025
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