Key Findings from the 2024 Cloud Security Report

As organizations develop and deploy more cloud applications, security becomes more complicated. Many organizations are adopting a hybrid or multi-cloud approach, which has expanded the attack surface and increased complexity. Security teams often struggle to manage and secure their various private and public cloud workloads and environments. And even though multi-cloud adoption has many benefits, dealing with multiple tools adds management complexity, making it difficult or impossible to apply consistent security policies across all cloud environments. Worse, the level of security complexity often grows over time as organizations continue to add cloud services, leading to even more management challenges and costs.

The 2024 Cloud Security Report was conducted by Cybersecurity Insiders and sponsored by Fortinet to gain insights into the challenges organizations face in protecting their cloud environments and the strategies they prioritize. The report is based on a comprehensive survey of 927 cybersecurity professionals worldwide and offers insights into the current trends driving cloud security.

Preference for Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Continues

In 2024, a majority of organizations (78%) are opting for hybrid and multi-cloud strategies. Of those organizations, 43% use a hybrid of cloud and on-premises infrastructure, and 35% have a multi-cloud strategy.