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The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Security

A curated UK 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

Infosecurity Europe grows channel zone amid demand
Data Protection

Infosecurity Europe grows channel zone amid demand

Infosecurity Europe to widen its Channel Zone in 2026 after 3,000 visitors and research showing 83% of organisations expect more managed security services.

4 days ago

Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Physical Security

Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption

Most firms lack AI agent governance despite rapid adoption, Okta says, as EMEA businesses face rising pressure to tighten identity controls.

Last week

UK cyber survey exposes gaps in basic security controls
Automotive

UK cyber survey exposes gaps in basic security controls

UK firms lag on MFA, supplier checks and breach reporting as the 2025/26 cyber survey flags gaps ahead of tougher rules.

Last week

Atos wins LCH SA cloud migration deal for clearing systems
IT services

Atos wins LCH SA cloud migration deal for clearing systems

Atos secures three-year cloud migration contract from LCH SA, moving core clearing-house systems to a SecNumCloud-qualified environment.

Last week

UK Biobank data breach exposes half a million records
Big Data

UK Biobank data breach exposes half a million records

Half a million UK Biobank records offered for sale online in China, raising fresh alarms over Britain's handling of genetic and health data.

Last week

Cloudhouse launches Cyber Essentials readiness check
Software Updates

Cloudhouse launches Cyber Essentials readiness check

Cloudhouse warns updated Cyber Essentials rules could trigger more automatic failures, as it unveils a free readiness check for organisations.

Last week

Cyber Essentials update raises bar on visibility gaps
Software Updates

Cyber Essentials update raises bar on visibility gaps

UK Cyber Essentials overhaul tightens MFA and patching rules, forcing firms to prove controls cover every device and account or risk failure.

Last month

Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk
Data Protection

Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk

Anthropic AI's Mythos prompts cyber security warnings as experts urge UK boards to treat AI-driven threats as a strategic risk.

Last month

What cyber resilience means in 2026
Disaster Recovery

What cyber resilience means in 2026

Cyber resilience in 2026 shifts from perfect prevention to sharper response, as UK security leaders prioritise sustainability, visibility and judgement.

Last month

BSI marks 125 years with digital standards collection
Cloud Services

BSI marks 125 years with digital standards collection

BSI unveils 125 ways standards shape the world, spotlighting cloud security, responsible AI and smart city guidance as digital trust grows.

Last month

Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust
Data Protection

Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust

Manchester tech conference to probe AI governance, cyber defence and deepfake hiring as business leaders weigh trust, risk and customer experience.

Last month

DE-CIX Mexico launches Google peering provider service
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX Mexico launches Google peering provider service

DE-CIX Mexico doubles Google interconnection capacity after launch of verified peering service draws rapid demand in Queretaro.

Last month

Qlik launches AI sovereignty push amid tighter rules
Data Protection

Qlik launches AI sovereignty push amid tighter rules

Qlik unveils AI sovereignty initiative and ISO certification as it expands regional AWS deployments to help customers meet tighter data rules.

Last month

From vulnerability management to AI-powered exposure assessment: building a modern CTEM program
Hybrid Cloud

From vulnerability management to AI-powered exposure assessment: building a modern CTEM program

AI-driven exposure assessment is reshaping CTEM, helping cyber security teams move beyond vulnerability lists to prioritise business risk and cut exposure.

Last month

Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham
Data Protection

Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham

Genetec, Convergint and Axis Communications to unveil cloud-enabled, AI-driven security platform at Birmingham trade show.

Last month

CirrusHQ names Gary Beddow Head of Business Development
Cloud Services

CirrusHQ names Gary Beddow Head of Business Development

CirrusHQ expands its sales push with a senior hire as it targets rising public sector demand for cloud services and AI-ready infrastructure.

Last month

Distology signs Snyk distribution deal across Europe
Resellers

Distology signs Snyk distribution deal across Europe

Distology adds Snyk's AI and agent security tools to its portfolio, as the distributor broadens support for resellers across Northern Europe.

Last month

UK firms back AI workloads but doubt cyber recovery
Cloud Storage

UK firms back AI workloads but doubt cyber recovery

UK organisations back up AI workloads widely, yet only 39% say they are fully confident they could restore cloud data after a cyberattack.

Last month

Kubus achieves Diamond Partner status with Verkada in the UK
Public Sector

Kubus achieves Diamond Partner status with Verkada in the UK

Kubus joins Verkada's elite Diamond tier as the tech vendor boosts UK channel reach and the firm deepens its push into cloud security integration.

Last month

UK businesses warned over email governance blind spots
Data Protection

UK businesses warned over email governance blind spots

Exclaimer warns UK businesses to tighten outbound email governance as 83% of IT leaders report an email-related security incident.

Last month

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