The CISO’s Guide to the Cloud Threat Landscape

A Three-Pillar Framework for Strategic Cloud Defense

There has been a 136% surge in cloud intrusions in the first half of 2025 compared to all of 2024.¹

The cloud has become the new front line of enterprise risk, and attackers are adapting faster than many defenses. As adversaries exploit identities, leverage AI, and move at unprecedented speed to attack cloud environments, CISOs face mounting pressure to equip their teams with speed, visibility, and automation.

This guide offers security leaders a view into:

• The latest trends in cloud adversary tradecraft
• A new cloud detection & response model
• A framework for building a strategic cloud defense strategy

Download the guide to evaluate your readiness and strengthen your defense against the most advanced cloud adversaries.

^{¹CrowdStrike 2025 Threat Hunting Report}