This 451 Research brief examines how cloud-native, multicloud, and AI-driven architectures expand security risk. Organizations now dedicate roughly a third of security budgets to cloud protection, yet tool fragmentation remains a major issue. Cloud security tops the list of pain points. The report emphasizes the need for centralized data platforms, integrated DevSecOps, and reduced tool sprawl. Open-source use and skills shortages further complicate the landscape. Consolidating security management, improving visibility, and combining posture management with detection and response are key to staying ahead of evolving threats.

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