The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Security

2026 · Kiwi Edition

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.

Kiwi Cloud Security news
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · Cloud Security · Firewalls
3 days ago
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Gartner · Cloud Security · Storage
4 days ago
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Cloud Security · Firewalls
4 days ago
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Cloud Security · Malware
4 days ago
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Gartner · Cloud Security · PAM
Last week
Expert columns
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
2 days ago
Why local secure access is becoming critical for New Zealand organisations
By Nick Frantzen of Fortinet New Zealand
3 days ago
Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns
By Dwayne Alexander of Alexander PR
3 days ago
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
5 days ago
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
6 days ago
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
By Debasish Mukherjee of SonicWall
Last week
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
By Dr Steven Woodhouse of Fortinet Australia and New Zealand
Last week
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
Last week
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
By Franklin Nguyen of Cyberhaven
This month
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
This month
Don't be fooled: The SaaS label that's misleading your security team
By Nam Lam of SailPoint
This month
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
By Bill O’Connell of Commvault
Last month
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026
By Allison Clarke of SonicWall
Last month
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
By Kristina Holt of Foot Anstey
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Discussing Productivity
Yesterday
Exclusive: Google Cloud on the road to autonomous SecOps
Discussing Threat intelligence
Yesterday
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
Discussing Shadow IT
Last week
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
Discussing Hackers
This month
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Discussing Firewalls
Last month
Recent news
AI tools widen cyber attack threat, Flashpoint warns
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Infosecurity Europe adds AI summit amid cyber defence shift
About Data Protection
2 days ago
Banks must modernise core systems, says Temenos report
About Small Business
2 days ago
Barracuda spots 7 million device code phishing attacks
About Firewalls
2 days ago
Commvault brings cloud resilience tools to Google Cloud
About Cloud Services
2 days ago
Wiz expands AI security coverage across cloud & edge
About Shadow IT
2 days ago
Elastic ties security platform to Google's air-gapped cloud
About Public Sector
2 days ago
CrowdStrike launches AI security coalition with partners
About Managed Security Services Provider
2 days ago
ClickHouse deepens Google Cloud tie-up with four updates
About Software-as-a-Service
3 days ago
ServiceNow & Google Cloud widen AI agent partnership
About IT service management
3 days ago
VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services
About Spam
3 days ago
Thales launches Imperva for Google Cloud in controlled availability
About Firewalls
3 days ago
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
About Storage
3 days ago
CrowdStrike expands Google Cloud security & wins award
About Hybrid Cloud
3 days ago
Exabeam widens AI agent monitoring for Google tools
About Enterprise security
3 days ago
Job moves
Coro promotes Benjamin Morrell to security strategy role
Move at Anomali
3 days ago
Saviynt names Tim Wedande APJ Field Chief Technology Officer
Move at Ernst & Young
3 days ago
Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push
Move at Island
4 days ago
Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push
Move at GRC
5 days ago
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Move at Symantec
Last week
Ping Identity names Antony Collins to lead APJ channels
Move at ServiceNow
Last week
Akamai appoints Sean Li to lead Asia Pacific sales
Move at Akamai
This month
Delinea names Scott Goree to lead global partner strategy
Move at Cisco
This month
Upwind hires ex-Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan
Move at PayPal
This month
Yubico appoints chief marketing officer as phishing grows
Move at Yubico
Last month
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