Why Cloud Telemetry Matters

**Executive Summary:** This Arctic Wolf brief emphasizes the critical role of cloud telemetry for visibility and security across IaaS and SaaS environments, outlines major cloud security challenges (misconfigurations, expanded attack surface, skills gaps, rapid adoption, and lack of continuous monitoring), cites data on cloud-related breach prevalence and cost increases, and promotes Arctic Wolf’s Cloud Detection and Response and Cloud Security Posture Management offerings as solutions for 24×7 monitoring and holistic visibility.