Cloud Security Report Finds Fragmented Tools Widening the Cloud Complexity Gap

The 2026 Cloud Security Report (survey of 1,163 IT and security professionals) finds that tool sprawl and visibility gaps are the top limiter of cloud security effectiveness, with 69% citing fragmentation as a bottleneck; 66% lack confidence in real-time detection and response, cloud security budgets are rising but maturity lags, and automation and AI-driven remediation remain limited, prompting a preference for unified security platforms over disparate point tools.