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5. Establish Comprehensive Cybersecurity Training and Upskilling with Advanced Analytics
Tools: Back in 2019, Gartner claimed that 99% of all cloud security failures would be the
customer's fault by 2025, primarily due to a lack of full visibility and understanding of their complex
cloud environments. Businesses must gain a deep understanding of their data and have speed
to insights to effectively secure and control their cloud infrastructure. This feat cannot be achieved
alone or with sole reliance on native security tooling.

By combining comprehensive visibility with advanced analytics tools, organizations can upskill their
workforce, reduce the risk of customer error, and maintain a secure cloud environment. This proactive
approach not only enhances the ability to detect and respond to threats in real-time but also fosters a
culture of continuous improvement and security excellence.

Through continuous monitoring, machine learning, and strong identity management, IT security teams
can ensure a secure and compliant cloud environment that reduces the chance of customer error. Cloud
analytics provide real-time insights and proactive threat detection – essential for preventing cybersecurity
threats and protecting cloud infrastructure.

By following these best practices, organizations can leverage cloud analytics to enhance their
cybersecurity measures, ensuring that they stay ahead of potential threats and maintain a secure cloud
environment.

About the Author

Laurence Dale is CISO at Surveil – an analytics and insights engine – which
can help optimize IT spending to reduce waste and unlock funds for
investment in crucial cyber defenses. Throughout his 25-year technology
career, Laurence has gained invaluable global experience through several
senior IT leadership roles. Laurence has been responsible for driving the
digital, security, and commercial capabilities of multi-national organizations
across the FMCG, technology, and manufacturing industries, as well as the
UK public sector. In 2017, Laurence took the position of Chief Information
Security Officer (CISO) at Essentra PLC., where he led the cyber-risk and
privacy management transformation programs. This was followed by a
promotion to Group IT Director (interim CIO), leading the global IT team
through two major divisional divestments.

Laurence’s LinkedIn page can be found here https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurencedale/. Our company
website is here: https://surveil.co/

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