Summary
The SANS 2025 Multicloud Survey presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state of multicloud security practices among organizations. It identifies key findings such as the predominance of Azure as the leading cloud service provider, with 91% of respondents utilizing it, followed closely by AWS at 86%. The survey highlights that complexity remains the top challenge in managing multicloud security, with 63% of participants citing it as their primary concern. Additionally, 95% of respondents report difficulties in managing identities and entitlements across multiple clouds. The survey also notes that while many organizations are adopting AI for security enhancements, they face challenges related to governance and integration. The findings indicate that nearly half of the organizations rate their multicloud security strategy as intermediate, suggesting ongoing development in security maturity. The report emphasizes the need for dedicated multicloud security teams to address the complexities and improve governance in multicloud environments.
