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.
UK Cloud Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
UK firms urged to track hidden cyber attack surface
DarkInvader warns UK firms are missing internet-facing assets, as 43% suffered cyber attacks last year and hidden gaps leave breaches open.
Millions of UK adults reuse passwords, survey warns
Millions of UK adults still reuse passwords across multiple accounts, leaving firms exposed as attackers exploit weak cyber habits and phishing.
Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud for organisations
Argyll Data Development has unveiled a UK-sovereign AI inference cloud, offering regulated organisations local control over data, models and operations.
Most firms use IT tools for OT security, study finds
e2e-assure study finds many firms still rely on IT-based OT security tools as cyber incidents drive downtime, costs and training spend.
Cybersecurity has a speed problem
AI has exposed cybersecurity's broken rules, shrinking defenders' response windows to hours and forcing firms into a race to fix risks faster.
Lloyds, Google & Hack The Box host UK finance hackathon
Lloyds Banking Group and Google Cloud Security bring 33 teams into UK cyber hackathon as AI test raises stakes for finance defences.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Cloud Security
CrowdStrike leads Gartner cyberthreat intelligence quadrant
DevRev wins ISO 27001 certification for AI security
Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Featured News
Google Cloud CEO sets out enterprise AI agent plan
Google Cloud's Thomas Kurian unveils Gemini Enterprise as an open, secure workplace AI platform linking models, data, chips and security.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Google warns AI is turbocharging cyber attacks as Sandra Joyce says firms must patch fast, while Gemini boosts threat detection and analysis.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Google Cloud says banks need governance-led platforms to unlock agentic AI at scale, with tens of agents set to reshape compliance, fraud and risk.
Exclusive: Google Cloud on the road to autonomous SecOps
Google Cloud rolls out three AI agents for SecOps to automate detection engineering, threat hunting and context gathering as it eyes autonomous SOCs.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
TrendAI urges stronger AI governance as it shifts cybersecurity from fear-based selling to platformised risk reduction for Australian firms.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy
Moltbook, the all-bot social network, faces scrutiny after researchers reportedly accessed its live database and user emails without checks.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
Rebuilding trust: preparing for the post-quantum internet
Cybersecurity has a speed problem
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
What cyber resilience means in 2026
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Cloud Security News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Job Moves
CirrusHQ names Gary Beddow Head of Business Development
CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive
Quorum Cyber names Joe Strathmann Chief Operating Officer
Expereo appoints Kevin Brown as Chief Operating Officer
Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth
One Identity names Gihan Munasinghe chief technology officer
Acumen Cyber appoints Derek Whigham to support UK growth
Vincent Lomba joins ENISA group on EU cyber policy
Immersive appoints new CPO & CTO to boost AI cybersecurity