Anatomy of a Modern Cloud Attack Surface: Identity as the New Perimeter | Part 4 of 4
Traditional network defenses are obsolete in the cloud era. Today, identities—user accounts, service accounts, and APIs—are the primary attack surface, driving 90% of breaches (Software Analyst Cyber Research). Attackers exploit credential theft, privilege escalation, and misconfigurations, as seen in high-profile incidents like Microsoft’s SAS token exposure.
Key Strategies:
- Adopt Zero Trust with least-privilege access
- Monitor continuously using AI-driven behavioral analytics
- Reduce identity sprawl via automated IAM audits
With 93% of identity breaches preventable, organizations must pivot from perimeter-based security to identity-centric protection. The future lies in AI-powered governance and Zero Trust frameworks. In the cloud, your security is only as strong as your weakest identity—proactive measures are no longer optional, but critical for survival.
CSPM Explained: Boost Cloud Security with Posture Management
Cloud misconfigurations and compliance gaps put your business at risk. Cy5’s Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) provides continuous monitoring, automated threat detection, and policy enforcement to secure your cloud infrastructure. Reduce risks, ensure compliance, and optimize costs with real-time visibility and proactive security. Stay ahead of threats—secure your cloud with Cy5 today!
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP): The Ultimate Guide for 2025
Here’s something most security vendors won’t tell you: cloud-native architecture broke security. Not in a dramatic, catastrophic way, but in a thousand small cuts that add up to serious problems. Think about it. 10 years ago, securing an application was relatively straightforward. You had a perimeter, some firewalls, maybe a WAF if you were fancy. […]