Cloud and Web Security Challenges in 2022
Released: 08/16/2022
Organizations’ work environments have undergone rapid but lasting changes in the face of the recent health crisis. Remote work became a necessity and many organizations were forced to accelerate their digital transformation as a result. Simultaneously, multiple newsworthy supply chain attacks occurred, drawing attention to a growing number of cloud and web attacks targeting people with access to business data.
Organizations are struggling to adapt their overall security strategies to this changing landscape. In order to get a better understanding of the industry’s current knowledge, attitudes, and opinions regarding cloud and web security risks, Proofpoint commissioned CSA to develop a survey report. The survey was conducted online by CSA in May 2022 and received 960 responses from IT and security professionals from organizations of various sizes and locations. Key areas of interest included:
- Top concerns regarding cloud and web threats
- Solutions for protecting against cloud and web threats
- Current cloud governance strategies
Respondents were asked questions about the primary cloud and web security objectives for 2022, the most concerning cloud applications targeted in attacks, the effectiveness of current cloud and web security solutions, the maturity level of organizations’ cloud governance, and more. Read this report for the full analysis of their responses.
Key Takeaways:
- 43% percent of organizations listed protecting customer data as their primary cloud and web security objective for 2022.
- Third parties and partners represent a high level of risk. 58% of organizations indicated that third parties and suppliers were the target of attacks.
- Rapid digital transformation has left organizations struggling with their approach to cloud and web threats. On average, organizations are utilizing between 3-4 different solutions, but only 16% are using some form of web security to address cloud and web threats.
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Best For:
- cloud security practitioners
- cybersecurity professionals
