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The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Security

A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Cloud Security.

What to know about Cloud Security

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.

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Recent Cloud Security News

Broadcom launches HyperArmour to protect VMware ESX
Virtualisation

Broadcom launches HyperArmour to protect VMware ESX

It aims to close a common gap in private cloud defences by blocking hypervisor attacks before unpatched flaws or stolen root credentials can be abused.

Yesterday

Thales expands Google Cloud tie-up to secure AI agents
Robotics

Thales expands Google Cloud tie-up to secure AI agents

The integration aims to curb prompt injection, data leakage and unauthorised actions as firms shift AI from pilots to critical systems.

Yesterday

Thales launches data security tool amid AI access risk
Software-as-a-Service

Thales launches data security tool amid AI access risk

The platform is designed to help firms expose and protect sensitive data as AI assistants and machine identities widen access paths across systems.

2 days ago

Acalvio launches ShadowPlex AI Agent in Gemini marketplace
Cloud marketplace

Acalvio launches ShadowPlex AI Agent in Gemini marketplace

Security teams can now generate deception playbooks in minutes, as AI-assisted attacks and enterprise AI systems raise the stakes for defenders.

3 days ago

Check Point warns of 48% rise in cyber attacks worldwide
Government

Check Point warns of 48% rise in cyber attacks worldwide

Sensitive data exposure through workplace AI is compounding a 48% annual rise in attacks, with organisations hit by 2,803 per week in September.

3 days ago

Forcepoint & BeyondTrust link identity risk to data
Data classification

Forcepoint & BeyondTrust link identity risk to data

It lets security teams cut off a risky identity's access to sensitive records without disrupting other users or broader systems.

Last week

Netskope launches AgentSkope marketplace for teams
Software-as-a-Service

Netskope launches AgentSkope marketplace for teams

The new marketplace lets customers manage AI agents in one console, easing procurement bottlenecks and helping overstretched security teams triage alerts faster.

Last week

Abnormal AI expands security suite with five products
Enterprise security

Abnormal AI expands security suite with five products

The expansion gives security teams clearer oversight of staff and autonomous agents as businesses rush to embed generative AI in daily work.

Last week

Dashlane expands SIEM integrations with browser telemetry
Software-as-a-Service

Dashlane expands SIEM integrations with browser telemetry

The move aims to close a browser visibility gap, giving security teams earlier warning of risky logins and phishing without another console.

Last week

Gurucul launches AI risk & response for enterprises
IT service management

Gurucul launches AI risk & response for enterprises

The new tool lets security teams spot shadow AI use and risky autonomous agents before they expose sensitive data or critical systems.

Last week

Nvidia outlines AI agent security framework with OpenShell
Data Protection

Nvidia outlines AI agent security framework with OpenShell

Businesses face rising risk as Nvidia says AI agents need enforceable boundaries, accountable owners and proof that safeguards actually work.

Last week

Google Cloud adds tighter code ownership & private CI/CD
Enterprise security

Google Cloud adds tighter code ownership & private CI/CD

Software supply chain controls tighten as Google Cloud lets teams limit approvers by file and keep CI/CD traffic inside private networks.

Last week

CoreView launches Microsoft 365 security research lab
Privileged Access Management

CoreView launches Microsoft 365 security research lab

The research aims to expose gaps in Microsoft 365 controls, after CoreView found many IT leaders overstate their security posture.

Last week

Censys expands channel programme with global framework
Resellers

Censys expands channel programme with global framework

Partner-sourced bookings jumped 186% in the first half of 2026 as Censys deepened support for resellers and distributors.

Last week

Goldman Sachs backs Cyera with USD $400 million AI bet
IT Department

Goldman Sachs backs Cyera with USD $400 million AI bet

The fresh capital lifts Cyera's Series G to USD $1 billion, as enterprises seek tools to govern AI agents accessing sensitive data.

Last week

Microsoft warns AI is deepening cyber threat links
Malware

Microsoft warns AI is deepening cyber threat links

Threats are now spanning identities, cloud and software supply chains, with AI speeding attacks and complicating defence, Microsoft says.

This month

Quorum Cyber to acquire Ontinue in Microsoft security deal
Managed Security Services Provider

Quorum Cyber to acquire Ontinue in Microsoft security deal

The combined group would give Microsoft customers broader AI-led threat detection and response, with no deal value disclosed.

This month

Modified Qwen model underperforms in cyber attack tests
Ransomware

Modified Qwen model underperforms in cyber attack tests

Tracebit found the altered open-weight model reached admin rights far less often than the original, raising doubts about its attack utility.

This month

Scandiweb launches Ari AI for Magento store upkeep
Software-as-a-Service

Scandiweb launches Ari AI for Magento store upkeep

Magento merchants can now cut routine updates from days to minutes, with Scandiweb's Ari AI aiming to slash maintenance costs and developer bottlenecks.

This month

Forrester says AI is reshaping cloud strategy for 2026
Private Cloud

Forrester says AI is reshaping cloud strategy for 2026

Rising AI costs and governance risks are forcing enterprises to rethink where workloads sit, as cloud strategy becomes tied to AI deployment.

This month

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