Evolving cloud security: Why identity infused CDR is the key

Cloud security is increasingly challenged by rapid, sophisticated threats leveraging automation and AI, necessitating a shift from prevention to real-time detection and response. Attackers exploit cloud infrastructure's complexity, often using credentials as the primary vector, with identity playing a critical role in breaches. Current EDR and XDR tools lack the necessary visibility into cloud-native environments, leading to coverage gaps and delayed threat detection. Effective cloud security requires a purpose-built Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) solution that integrates identity context with workload activity to provide comprehensive, real-time insights. This integration allows security teams to preemptively address identity-based threats and respond quickly to potential compromises, thereby fortifying defenses against increasingly aggressive attacks.