Securing the cloud has become increasingly complex as organizations adopt hybrid and multi-cloud resources to meet their demanding business requirements. It’s also more crucial than ever: From 2022 to 2023, CrowdStrike identified a 75% increase in cloud intrusions.

We’re excited to announce that AWS CLI is now a runtime option for Run Script in the cloud! This new feature allows you to execute an AWS CLI command directly from the storyboard to interact with AWS services in your AWS account.

Sales and marketing are common challenges for MSPs. In fact, 24% of MSPs say acquiring new clients is their number one problem. 29% say it’s competition. As an MSP, getting your name out there and differentiating yourself is a constant challenge. Most MSPs start out with word-of-mouth marketing, which works great — until it doesn’t. Referral-based marketing is limited in scope. Before long, you’ll find yourself faced with diminishing returns. So, what’s next?

Organizations whose IT infrastructure relies heavily on Microsoft will often adopt Azure Functions as part of their cloud modernization strategy. Azure Functions is an on-demand serverless solution that enables you to build and deploy event-driven code without worrying about provisioning and managing infrastructure. Azure Functions offers simplified development and deployment, automatic scaling, and seamless integration with other Azure services all within a cost-efficient pay-for-what-you-use model.

In the ever-expanding world of cloud computing, one thing has become glaringly clear: identities are no longer just user profiles—they are the keys to the kingdom. As businesses race to harness the power of the cloud, they must also confront a growing menace: the risk posed by poorly managed identities. Imagine leaving your front door unlocked in a neighborhood known for break-ins — that’s what weak identity management is like in the cloud.

Think of a cluttered desk, but on a digital scale. Businesses rely on hundreds of cloud-based, third-party Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications. Over a quarter (28%) of SME employees require 11 or more tools to manage the worker lifecycle. From the end user perspective, this isn’t a bad thing at all. Why not? SaaS applications are easy to activate, often coming with free editions or low-cost versions that accomplish a specialized task.

As 98% of businesses are using some form of cloud computing, keeping track of who has access to what has become a major challenge, especially as cloud environments often span multiple platforms and locations.

Welcome to our blog series on Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), where we dig into the five essential stages of implementing a robust CTEM program. Coined by Gartner in 2022, CTEM is a powerful process that can help continuously manage cyber hygiene and risk across your online environment. It’s also a lot to think about when you’re starting out, so it helps to break things down. Our series begins with the crucial first stage: Scoping.

Organizations start their cloud migration journey with high hopes for more speed, agility, and innovation. But often, these hopes fall short. Instead of achieving a seamless, cloud-powered enterprise, companies end up with fragmented cloud projects, data security risks, and unpredictable spending. This scattered approach can stall cloud initiatives and prevent organizations from fully benefiting from the cloud. Let’s take a look at some of the impacts and risks.