DBIR 2025 Reveals: Everyoneâs Hardening the Cloud. But Thatâs Not Where the Real Security Gap Is.
Blog post from Stream.Security
Verizon's 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report highlights a fundamental misalignment in how organizations approach cloud security, emphasizing that traditional hardening practices, while tangible, are insufficient on their own to prevent breaches. The report underscores the need for real-time awareness and visibility into cloud environments, as most breaches occur through valid credentials that are exploited before organizations can respond. Stream Security advocates for a Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) platform that offers real-time insight into identities, configurations, and activities, allowing security teams to act immediately and prevent breaches from escalating. This approach shifts the focus from attempting perfect prevention to achieving timely, informed responses to potential threats.