According to O'Reilly's '2024 Security State' report, security teams are facing a significant skills gap in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud implementation. The report indicates that nearly 39% of security team respondents reported that cloud computing is a field requiring more skills that are difficult to find. Cloud security is a complex domain that requires the adoption of concepts like access control and the principle of least privilege, applied to the APIs provided by cloud vendors for control. Any errors in services can jeopardize the entire infrastructure, hence Infrastructure as Code.

According to research by cloud security company Checkmarx, although 15% of companies explicitly ban the use of AI programming tools, nearly all development teams (99%) are still using these tools. Only 29% of companies have established governance frameworks for generative AI tools, while 70% of companies have not developed a centralized strategy, leading to ad-hoc procurement decisions across departments and a lack of unified management. Security concerns are increasingly being raised, with 80% of respondents worried about potential threats posed by AI, especially the 'hallucination' issue. Despite these worries, 4

Google's parent company, Alphabet, is preparing for a major acquisition. According to The Wall Street Journal, Alphabet is in deep negotiations with cloud security company Wiz, with the deal potentially valued at $23 billion, which could become the largest acquisition in Alphabet's history.Wiz specializes in providing comprehensive cloud security solutions, capable of collecting data from major cloud platforms and conducting security risk analysis. Industry insiders believe this move aims to str

Zscaler has acquired Avalor for $310 million to expand its AI capabilities. The acquisition will streamline processes such as security incident reporting, incident mitigation, and asset discovery. The Avalor team will benefit from Zscaler's market resources and customer base. Zscaler is publicly traded with a market capitalization of approximately $30 billion and has around 7,000 employees. Analysts believe this acquisition will stimulate activity in the cybersecurity market.