What is the biggest risk with cloud?

The biggest risk with cloud computing is data breaches. This risk arises from the extensive data storage and the inherent vulnerabilities of cloud-based systems, which can be exploited by hackers to access sensitive information. Data breaches can occur due to various reasons such as unmanaged attack surfaces, misconfigurations, human errors, and malicious malware attacks, among others.

Companies can effectively manage their attack surface in the cloud by:

1. Continuously discovering and cataloging all cloud assets, including servers, databases, storage buckets, and applications.
2. Identifying misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and exposures in these assets.
3. Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date inventory of the cloud attack surface.