The text discusses the challenges of protecting applications, resources, and data in cloud environments. The National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have identified strategies for mitigating these risks, which are also echoed by cloud providers, researchers, engineers, and security vendors. Datadog's security researchers contribute to this effort by publishing timely insights, tools, and recommendations to help mitigate cloud risk. The post focuses on two categories: cloud infrastructure and data security, and cloud identity and access management. It highlights the importance of understanding the Cloud Shared Responsibility Model and managing complex cloud permissions and access controls. Datadog has compiled a roundup of its research, findings, and guides from 2024 and previous years to provide actionable strategies for securing cloud environments. The post also covers DevSecOps practices, threat detection and response, AI security, and other related topics.