A Lack Of Spending Isn't The Problem With Cloud Security, Structural Complexity Is
Security Boulevard, Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Organizations may have ramped up spending on cybersecurity but that hasn't done much to keep defenders at least on pace with an attack surface that is growing like a weed-fueled in part by AI cloud adoption-and threats that are becoming ever more sophisticated.
Two-thirds of organizations don't have strong confidence that they can ferret out cloud threats and respond to them in real time, according to the newly released 2026 Cloud Security Report from Fortinet. It seems that bad actors are ahead of the game when it comes to using automation to their benefit, putting human defenders at a definite disadvantage.
Cloud environments are creating a complex landscape for security teams, and AI is having a significant impact on how they are managed. The report found that 88% of organizations now operate hybrid/multi-cloud environments, a tick up from the 82% reported last year. And for nearly as many, 81%, multiple providers handle critical workloads.