- 65% of organizations experienced cloud security incidents in the past year; up from 61% previously.
- Only 9% of incidents were detected within the first hour, with just 6% remediated in that timeframe.
- Check Point (CHKP, Financial) emphasizes the need for unified security platforms and automated incident responses.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) has released its 2025 Cloud Security Report, highlighting significant security gaps in enterprise cloud environments. The report is based on a global survey of over 900 CISOs and IT leaders, revealing that 65% of organizations encountered cloud security incidents in 2024, an increase from 61% the previous year.
Alarmingly, only 9% of these incidents were detected within the first hour, and a mere 6% were remediated in that timeframe. This delay provides attackers with extended dwell time to exploit vulnerabilities and move laterally within compromised systems.
The report identifies several issues plaguing current security practices. It was found that 71% of organizations use over 10 security tools, leading to tool sprawl and overwhelming security teams with alerts. Additionally, only 17% of organizations have full visibility into lateral cloud movement, leaving them exposed to undetected threats traveling within their cloud infrastructure.
Despite the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyber defense, only 25% of organizations feel prepared to combat AI-driven attacks. This poses a significant risk as threat actors increasingly harness AI to enhance their attack capabilities.
To address these vulnerabilities, Check Point recommends a shift towards unified security platforms that offer comprehensive visibility and automated response capabilities. The company promotes its CloudGuard and Infinity Platforms as key solutions for organizations looking to consolidate tools and enhance their security posture in decentralized cloud environments.
Deryck Mitchelson, Global CISO at Check Point, stressed the need for consolidating fragmented tools into unified platforms and enhancing visibility into lateral movements to better prepare against sophisticated AI-driven threats.
