Observability Will Transform Cloud Security
InforWorld, March 20th, 2023
Cloud security threats are increasing in both frequency and intensity. We need better visibility into potential threats and proactive approaches to addressing risk.
Security observability is the ability to gain visibility into an organization's security posture, including its ability to detect and respond to security threats and vulnerabilities. It involves collecting, analyzing, and visualizing security data to identify potential hazards and take proactive measures to mitigate them.
Security observability involves collecting data from various security tools and systems, including network logs, endpoint security solutions, and security information and event management (SIEM) platforms, and then using this data to gain insights into potential threats. In other words, it tells you what is likely to happen, not just what's happening already, as with more traditional security operations tools. It's a significant difference that makes security observability perhaps the most important improvement in cloud security technology that's come along in recent years.