{"id":14017,"date":"2025-04-24T02:38:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T02:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/?p=14017"},"modified":"2025-04-24T02:38:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T02:38:19","slug":"cloud-security-is-fueling-tech-leaders-innovation-growth-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/?p=14017","title":{"rendered":"Cloud Security Is Fueling Tech Leaders\u2019 Innovation Growth Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<figure class=\"embed-base image-embed embed-2\" role=\"presentation\"><figcaption><fbs-accordion classname=\"expandable\" current=\"-1\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"color-body light-text\" role=\"button\">From (Left to Right) IntelligIS CEO Marcus Wilson, ECF Data CEO Joseph Henderson and BizTech Fusion <span class=\"plus\" data-ga-track=\"caption expand\">&#8230; More<\/span><span class=\"expanded-caption\"> CEO Xadean Ahmasi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/fbs-accordion><small>CBX<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In a rapidly digitizing world, cloud computing has become the backbone of innovation. However, as the world races toward a tech-driven society, one critical issue demands urgent attention and that\u2019s security. Tech leaders like IntelligIS CEO Marcus Wilson, BizTech Fusion CEO Xadean Ahmasi and ECF Data CEO Joseph Hendrson see cloud migration as more than just a technical change. They consider it crucial for building organizational resilience and strengthening security posture, with Fortune Business Insights projecting that the global IT security market to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortunebusinessinsights.com\/industry-reports\/cyber-security-market-101165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.fortunebusinessinsights.com\/industry-reports\/cyber-security-market-101165\" aria-label=\"reach $578.2 billion by 2033\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.fortunebusinessinsights.com\/industry-reports\/cyber-security-market-101165\">reach $578.2 billion by 2033<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Breakdown You Need To Know<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cloud adoption without robust IT security is like building a smart city on a cracked foundation. To truly unlock the promise of digital transformation, IT security cloud solutions must be prioritized, not just as an afterthought, but as a strategic enabler. This is why Henderson, Ahmasi and Wilson leaned into the resources available to them as <a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-us\/campaigns\/partner-growth-initiative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-us\/campaigns\/partner-growth-initiative\" aria-label=\"Microsoft BPGI Partners\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-us\/campaigns\/partner-growth-initiative\">Microsoft BPGI Partners<\/u><\/a> to help scale their businesses and provide exceptional results for clients, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.culturebanx.com\/cbx-video\/cloud-security-innovation-spurs-tech-leaders-towards-new-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.culturebanx.com\/cbx-video\/cloud-security-innovation-spurs-tech-leaders-towards-new-solutions\/\" aria-label=\"CultureBanx\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.culturebanx.com\/cbx-video\/cloud-security-innovation-spurs-tech-leaders-towards-new-solutions\/\">CultureBanx<\/u><\/a> noted during its \u201cElevating Innovation\u201d session.<\/p>\n<p>IT security remains tricky and this is exactly why a company like <a href=\"https:\/\/intelligis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/intelligis.com\/\" aria-label=\"IntelligIS\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/intelligis.com\/\">IntelligIS<\/u><\/a> is hyper-focused on making sure to deliver the best security solutions to its clients. Companies can no longer ignore how poor cloud security hits their bottom line. Recent data shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/beamsec.com\/rising-data-breach-costs-in-2024\/#:~:text=In%202024%2C%20the%20financial%20toll%20of%20data,an%20all%2Dtime%20high%20of%20USD%204.88%20million.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/beamsec.com\/rising-data-breach-costs-in-2024\/#:~:text=In%202024%2C%20the%20financial%20toll%20of%20data,an%20all%2Dtime%20high%20of%20USD%204.88%20million.\" aria-label=\"data breaches now cost $4.88 million\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/beamsec.com\/rising-data-breach-costs-in-2024\/#:~:text=In%202024%2C%20the%20financial%20toll%20of%20data,an%20all%2Dtime%20high%20of%20USD%204.88%20million.\">data breaches now cost $4.88 million<\/u><\/a> on average in 2024, according to Beamsec.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEducating our clients is key because it doesn\u2019t matter what type of tool you use. It could be multi-factor identification or end-to-end encryption\u2026there are always gaps in the system,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marcuslwilson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marcuslwilson\/\" aria-label=\"Wilson\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marcuslwilson\/\">Wilson<\/u><\/a>, IntelligIS CEO to CultureBanx.<\/p>\n<p>SentinelOne reported about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sentinelone.com\/cybersecurity-101\/cloud-security\/cloud-security-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.sentinelone.com\/cybersecurity-101\/cloud-security\/cloud-security-statistics\/\" aria-label=\"40% of breaches happen in hybrid cloud setups\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.sentinelone.com\/cybersecurity-101\/cloud-security\/cloud-security-statistics\/\">40% of breaches happen in hybrid cloud setups<\/u><\/a> compared to single-environment storage. So, security teams must know how to handle the unique challenges of multi-cloud systems.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Future Ready Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Center for Internet Security found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisecurity.org\/insights\/blog\/how-to-integrate-cspm-into-your-clients-iaas-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.cisecurity.org\/insights\/blog\/how-to-integrate-cspm-into-your-clients-iaas-strategy\" aria-label=\"public cloud breaches prove the most expensive\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.cisecurity.org\/insights\/blog\/how-to-integrate-cspm-into-your-clients-iaas-strategy\">public cloud breaches prove the most expensive<\/u><\/a>, with average costs reaching $5.17 million. These worrying numbers haven\u2019t stopped organizations like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfdata.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.ecfdata.com\/\" aria-label=\"ECF Data\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.ecfdata.com\/\">ECF Data<\/u><\/a> from seeing that a well-planned move to the cloud actually makes things safer rather than riskier.<\/p>\n<p>Even with new technologies like generative AI models, IoT devices, and SaaS applications creating more attack points, a well-implemented cloud security setup offers clear advantages. IBM\u2019s Cost of a Data Breach Report Companies using AI and automation for security prevention <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/reports\/data-breach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/reports\/data-breach\" aria-label=\"cut their breach costs by $2.22 million\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/reports\/data-breach\">cut their breach costs by $2.22 million<\/u><\/a> compared to those without these tools.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve been doing a lot of AI projects to help transform organizations by using application development that we wrap with Microsoft Azzure Open AI products to help facilitate growth in various areas,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/joseph-henderson-b3196118\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/joseph-henderson-b3196118\/\" aria-label=\"Henderson\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/joseph-henderson-b3196118\/\">Henderson<\/u><\/a>, President and CEO of ECF Data.<\/p>\n<p>Companies are now recognizing that well-secured cloud environments protect better against emerging threats. Due to this cloud computing budgets will reach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2023-02-09-gartner-says-more-than-half-of-enterprise-it-spending#:~:text=By%202025%2C%2051%25%20of%20IT,as%20measure%20of%20market%20opportunity.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2023-02-09-gartner-says-more-than-half-of-enterprise-it-spending#:~:text=By%202025%2C%2051%25%20of%20IT,as%20measure%20of%20market%20opportunity.\" aria-label=\"51% of IT spending by 2025\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2023-02-09-gartner-says-more-than-half-of-enterprise-it-spending#:~:text=By%202025%2C%2051%25%20of%20IT,as%20measure%20of%20market%20opportunity.\">51% of IT spending by 2025<\/u><\/a>, according to Gartner.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Trusting Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Trust drives adoption because consumers, employees, and business partners are more likely to embrace digital platforms when they are confident that their data is secure. IT security solutions such as end-to-end encryption, identity access management and threat detection build trust. CultureBanx reported that in sectors like healthcare and fintech, where data sensitivity is paramount, this trust is non-negotiable.<\/p>\n<p>These industries along with others are using converging data solutions to fuel global expansion as businesses scale across borders, they must comply with stringent data regulations. <a href=\"https:\/\/biztechfusion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/biztechfusion.com\/\" aria-label=\"BizTech Fusion\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/biztechfusion.com\/\">BizTech Fusion<\/u><\/a> is at the forefront urging companies to proactively invest in cloud security to better position themselves to expand and avoid repercussions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAny industry that deals with vast amounts of complex non-linear data that demands integration like bio-tech, day trading and sports betting, we make sure that it\u2019s optimized for companies to enhance their productivity, &#8221; said BizTech Fusion President and CEO, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/xadean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/xadean\/\" aria-label=\"Ahmasi\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/xadean\/\">Ahmasi<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s Next<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that in 2025 alone, <a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecurityventures.com\/hackerpocalypse-cybercrime-report-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/cybersecurityventures.com\/hackerpocalypse-cybercrime-report-2016\/\" aria-label=\"global cybercrime costs are projected to exceed $10.5 trillion\"><u data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/cybersecurityventures.com\/hackerpocalypse-cybercrime-report-2016\/\">global cybercrime costs are projected to exceed $10.5 trillion<\/u><\/a>, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. This reality underscores a simple truth that a tech-driven society cannot exist without secure digital infrastructure. Cloud security is no longer a technical detail, it is a strategic priority. In an effort to move from reactive defenses to proactive enablers of opportunity, secure cloud solutions must evolve. Only then can we build a future where technology empowers, connects, and protects everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/korihale\/2025\/04\/23\/cloud-security-is-fueling-tech-leaders-innovation-growth-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From (Left to Right) IntelligIS CEO Marcus Wilson, ECF Data CEO Joseph Henderson and BizTech Fusion &#8230; More CEO Xadean Ahmasi CBX In a rapidly digitizing world, cloud computing has become the backbone of innovation. 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