Check Point 2023 Cloud Security Report Reveals Over 98% of Organizations Embrace Cloud-Based Infrastructure
Digital transformation and the widespread adoption of cloud technologies are creating mega-shifts across all industries. According to the Check Point 2023 Cloud Security Report, most organizations, estimated around 98% now utilize some form of cloud-based infrastructure. In fact, many organizations have adopted multi-cloud deployments, combining services from multiple cloud providers.
In India, 68% of businesses and globally, 75% reported that over 40% of the data stored in the cloud is categorized as sensitive.
By Harish Kumar GS, Head of Sales, India and SAARC, Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point 2023 Cloud Security Report also mentioned that a staggering 48% surge in cloud-based network attacks in 2022 compared to the previous year was seen. In India, the Thales 2023 Global Cloud Security Study revealed that in the past year, slightly fewer respondents—35%—encountered a data breach in their cloud environment, showing a slight decrease from 37% in 2022. Moreover, more than half of those surveyed, both in India (52%) and globally (55%), identified human error as the primary cause of cloud data breaches. Respondents noted a significant rise in the volume of sensitive data stored in the cloud. In India, 68% of businesses and globally, 75% reported that over 40% of the data stored in the cloud is categorized as sensitive. The adoption of cloud is far from straightforward and linear, as companies navigate their cloud adoption journey in phases. Moreover, the range of technologies employed within cloud applications is extensive and the dynamics of security teams within organizations is changing.
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, cloud native applications have become a crucial component for businesses to stay competitive and agile. However, with the increased reliance on these applications comes the need for robust security measures to protect them from potential threats. This is where CNAPP (Cloud Native Application Protection Platform) come into play. And when it comes to choosing the right CNAPP for your organization, Check Point is a name that should not be overlooked.
In this blog post, we will discuss the Top 10 Considerations for Evaluating a CNAPP Solution, with a special focus on Check Point’s CloudGuard offerings. Get ahead of the game and ensure the security of your cloud native applications by incorporating the following essential capabilities:
- End-to-end and dynamic visibility from code to cloud
- Automated misconfiguration remediation
- Proactive threat prevention
- Shift left with code scanning and API protection
Often, the promise of CNAPP doesn’t align with what vendors deliver. This article summarizes the key considerations and questions that an enterprise should bear in mind when choosing a third party enterprise solution. Please also refer to our ebook, A Buyer’s Guide to Cloud Native Application Protection for additional insights and information.
