The increasing adoption of cloud-native technologies among organizations has rendered traditional security measures inadequate for combating contemporary threats. While tools such as configuration management and vulnerability scanning play important roles in securing cloud environments prior to deployment, new security vulnerabilities often emerge during runtime—when applications, containers, and workloads are operational.…
In a serious cybersecurity incident, fintech company Marquis has linked a substantial data breach to weaknesses in its security partner, SonicWall. This breach, which occurred in August 2025, reportedly involved unauthorized access to sensitive customer information, including personal details, banking records, and Social Security numbers of numerous clients in the…
Cloud Security, Regulation, Security Operations Civil Society Organizations Express Concerns Over Potential Impact of Google-Wiz Deal on Cloud Security Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • January 30, 2026 A coalition of civil society organizations has voiced significant concerns regarding Google’s proposed acquisition of Wiz, arguing that it could severely diminish competition in…
Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Data Security Series B Round at $1.5B Valuation Fuels Expansion into AI, Application, and Data Security Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 26, 2026 Amiram Shachar, co-founder and CEO, Upwind (Image: Upwind) Upwind, a cloud security startup led by a former NetApp executive, has…
Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Security Operations Increasing Investments Could Enhance Cloud Security Competition Against Major Players Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 21, 2026 The cybersecurity landscape has experienced a significant shift, transitioning from a dry spell to a surge in funding for emerging companies. See Also: On-Demand…
Leadership & Executive Communication, Training & Security Leadership Scenario Planning: Enhancing Cyber Resilience Amid Geopolitical Disruptions Jennifer Lawinski • January 14, 2026 CIOs and technology leaders need to understand their organizations’ responses to geopolitical disruptions, emphasizing scenario planning as a vital strategy. (Image: Shutterstock) While IT organizations have established plans…
Cloud Security, Litigation, Security Operations Patent Board Ruling Invalidates Three Orca Patents, Resulting in Dismissal of Legal Disputes Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 7, 2026 In a significant development within the cloud security sector, Orca Security and Wiz have mutually agreed to dismiss their competing patent infringement lawsuits, with an…
Palo Alto Networks has published its State of Cloud Security Report 2025, revealing a critical gap between the speed at which organizations can detect cyber threats and the length of time they require to effectively respond and recover. The findings indicate significant improvements in detection capabilities; 74% of organizations report…
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, identity management has become a crucial front line for defenders. According to Verizon’s 2025 report, a staggering 88% of web application attacks were initiated with compromised credentials. Over the past decade, data indicated that one-third of breaches involved such leaks, highlighting the increasing reliance…
