{"id":2145,"date":"2025-09-11T05:33:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T05:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/?p=2145"},"modified":"2025-09-11T05:33:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T05:33:47","slug":"top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Cloud Security Challenges in 2025 and What to Expect in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cloud is no longer a &ldquo;nice to have&rdquo; &mdash; it&rsquo;s where businesses in Malaysia are running their most critical operations today. From banking apps to e-commerce platforms, everything depends on cloud speed and flexibility. But as more data and systems move to the cloud, attackers are also shifting their focus.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, companies are learning the hard way that the cloud isn&rsquo;t automatically secure. Misconfigurations, weak access controls, and gaps between different cloud providers are opening the door for cybercriminals. And with new risks like AI-driven attacks and supply chain compromises, the challenge is getting tougher.<\/p>\n<p>This blog looks at the biggest <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/cloud-security-best-practices-2025\/\">cloud security challenges in 2025<\/a><\/strong> and what Malaysian enterprises should prepare for in 2026 &mdash; with practical steps to stay ahead.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#Malaysia_in_2025\" title=\"Malaysia in 2025\">Malaysia in 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#Top_Cloud_Security_Challenges_in_2025\" title=\"Top Cloud Security Challenges in 2025\">Top Cloud Security Challenges in 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#1_Cloud_Misconfigurations_and_Insecure_Defaults\" title=\"1. Cloud Misconfigurations and Insecure Defaults\">1. Cloud Misconfigurations and Insecure Defaults<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#2_Identity_Access_Issues_%E2%80%94_Human_and_Non-Human_Identities\" title=\"2. Identity &amp; Access Issues &mdash; Human and Non-Human Identities\">2. Identity &amp; Access Issues &mdash; Human and Non-Human Identities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#3_API_Security_Broken_Access_Control\" title=\"3. API Security &amp; Broken Access Control\">3. API Security &amp; Broken Access Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#4_Supply_Chain_and_Third-Party_Risks\" title=\"4. Supply Chain and Third-Party Risks\">4. Supply Chain and Third-Party Risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#5_AI-Related_Vulnerabilities_AI-Driven_Attacks\" title=\"5. AI-Related Vulnerabilities &amp; AI-Driven Attacks\">5. AI-Related Vulnerabilities &amp; AI-Driven Attacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#6_Lack_of_Visibility_Across_MultiHybrid-Cloud\" title=\"6. Lack of Visibility Across Multi\/Hybrid-Cloud\">6. Lack of Visibility Across Multi\/Hybrid-Cloud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#7_Ransomware_and_Extortion_Targeting_Cloud_Workloads\" title=\"7. Ransomware and Extortion Targeting Cloud Workloads\">7. Ransomware and Extortion Targeting Cloud Workloads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#8_Regulatory_Data_Sovereignty_Pressures\" title=\"8. Regulatory &amp; Data Sovereignty Pressures\">8. Regulatory &amp; Data Sovereignty Pressures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#9_Security_Debt_Skills_Shortage\" title=\"9. Security Debt &amp; Skills Shortage\">9. Security Debt &amp; Skills Shortage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#What_to_expect_in_2026_predictions\" title=\"What to expect in 2026: predictions\">What to expect in 2026: predictions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#Cloud-Native_Security_Becomes_Standard\" title=\"Cloud-Native Security Becomes Standard\">Cloud-Native Security Becomes Standard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#Managing_Non-Human_Identities_Takes_Center_Stage\" title=\"Managing Non-Human Identities Takes Center Stage\">Managing Non-Human Identities Takes Center Stage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#AI_Security_Posture_Management_Emerges\" title=\"AI Security Posture Management Emerges\">AI Security Posture Management Emerges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#Stronger_Rules_and_Vendor_Accountability\" title=\"Stronger Rules and Vendor Accountability\">Stronger Rules and Vendor Accountability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#Unified_Visibility_Across_Multi-Cloud\" title=\"Unified Visibility Across Multi-Cloud\">Unified Visibility Across Multi-Cloud<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#Actionable_playbook_for_Malaysian_enterprises\" title=\"Actionable playbook for Malaysian enterprises\">Actionable playbook for Malaysian enterprises<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#Scan_for_Misconfigurations_Continuously\" title=\"Scan for Misconfigurations Continuously\">Scan for Misconfigurations Continuously<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#Adopt_Zero_Trust_for_Both_People_and_Machines\" title=\"Adopt Zero Trust for Both People and Machines\">Adopt Zero Trust for Both People and Machines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#Secure_Every_API\" title=\"Secure Every API\">Secure Every API<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#Harden_the_Supply_Chain\" title=\"Harden the Supply Chain\">Harden the Supply Chain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#Automate_Detection_and_Response\" title=\"Automate Detection and Response\">Automate Detection and Response<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#Upskill_and_Partner_Wisely\" title=\"Upskill and Partner Wisely\">Upskill and Partner Wisely<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#NewEvol_positioning_%E2%80%94_how_we_help\" title=\"NewEvol positioning &mdash; how we help\">NewEvol positioning &mdash; how we help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#What_are_the_top_7_advanced_cloud_security_challenges\" title=\"What are the top 7 advanced cloud security challenges?\">What are the top 7 advanced cloud security challenges?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#What_are_the_top_5_cloud_computing_security_challenges\" title=\"What are the top 5 cloud computing security challenges?\">What are the top 5 cloud computing security challenges?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#What_is_the_demand_for_cloud_computing_in_2025\" title=\"What is the demand for cloud computing in 2025?\">What is the demand for cloud computing in 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/#What_is_the_future_of_cloud_in_2025_from_technology_to_innovation\" title=\"What is the future of cloud in 2025 from technology to innovation?\">What is the future of cloud in 2025 from technology to innovation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malaysia_in_2025\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #065c62;\">Malaysia in 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Malaysia is moving fast on cloud adoption. A recent survey showed that more than <strong>70% of Malaysian enterprises are running workloads on public or hybrid cloud<\/strong>, driven by digital transformation in banking, retail, and government services. The rollout of 5G and the rise of fintech players are also pushing businesses to modernize IT quickly.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, regulators are paying closer attention. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued strict guidelines on cloud outsourcing for financial institutions, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malaysia.gov.my\/portal\/content\/654\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)<\/a>&nbsp;continues to shape how companies manage sensitive data. In 2025, compliance is not just a checkbox &mdash; it&rsquo;s becoming a business requirement for winning customer trust.<\/p>\n<p>But here&rsquo;s the challenge: while adoption is high, many Malaysian companies still face <strong>shortages of skilled cloud security professionals<\/strong>, and over-reliance on third-party providers is creating new risks. This combination of rapid growth, tighter regulations, and limited in-house expertise makes it crucial for enterprises in Malaysia to rethink their cloud security strategy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Cloud_Security_Challenges_in_2025\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #065c62;\">Top Cloud Security Challenges in 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cloud has unlocked speed and scale for Malaysian businesses, but it also comes with risks that are growing sharper every year. Below are the biggest cloud security challenges we&rsquo;re seeing in 2025 &mdash; and why they matter for enterprises in Malaysia.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cloud_Misconfigurations_and_Insecure_Defaults\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">1. Cloud Misconfigurations and Insecure Defaults<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the oldest cloud risks is still the most common. A simple mistake &mdash; like leaving a storage bucket public or not enabling encryption &mdash; can expose millions of records. Attackers constantly scan the internet looking for these &ldquo;low-hanging fruits.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In Malaysia, regulators like Bank Negara Malaysia have flagged misconfigurations as a major risk for financial services. Yet, many businesses still rely on manual reviews, which don&rsquo;t scale across multi-cloud environments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation:<\/strong> Use automated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/business\/security-101\/what-is-cspm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)<\/a>&nbsp;tools that continuously scan and fix misconfigurations before attackers find them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Identity_Access_Issues_%E2%80%94_Human_and_Non-Human_Identities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">2. Identity &amp; Access Issues &mdash; Human and Non-Human Identities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The cloud runs on identities. It&rsquo;s not just employees &mdash; service accounts, applications, and APIs all have credentials. In 2025, most breaches involve attackers exploiting weak or over-privileged accounts. Once inside, they move laterally across cloud workloads.<\/p>\n<p>In Malaysia, where digital banking and fintech are booming, mismanaged machine identities can create huge risks. One leaked API key could give attackers entry into payment systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation:<\/strong> Enforce <strong>least-privilege access<\/strong>, rotate credentials regularly, and adopt <strong>identity threat detection and response (ITDR)<\/strong> for both humans and machines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_API_Security_Broken_Access_Control\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">3. API Security &amp; Broken Access Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>APIs are the backbone of modern apps &mdash; but they&rsquo;re also a prime target. Attackers abuse poorly protected APIs to exfiltrate data or bypass authentication. In fact, some of the largest cloud breaches in recent years started with exposed APIs.<\/p>\n<p>Malaysia&rsquo;s e-commerce and super-app ecosystem is especially API-heavy, making this a growing local concern. For example, a single exposed API in a retail app could leak customer order and payment details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation:<\/strong> Implement <strong>API gateways with strong authentication<\/strong> and deploy <strong>runtime API security monitoring<\/strong> to catch abnormal requests in real time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Supply_Chain_and_Third-Party_Risks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">4. Supply Chain and Third-Party Risks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cloud is never a solo effort &mdash; companies depend on vendors, SaaS providers, and managed services. But this creates an extended attack surface. A single compromised supplier can cascade across hundreds of Malaysian businesses.<\/p>\n<p>With Malaysia&rsquo;s strong outsourcing culture &mdash; from BPOs to managed IT &mdash; the supply chain challenge is even more critical. Regulators now expect companies to assess their third-party risks, not just their own systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation:<\/strong> Maintain an updated <strong>Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)<\/strong>, monitor third-party security ratings, and demand clear <strong>security SLAs<\/strong> from providers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_AI-Related_Vulnerabilities_AI-Driven_Attacks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">5. AI-Related Vulnerabilities &amp; AI-Driven Attacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>AI is now embedded in cloud workflows, from chatbots to fraud detection models. But AI introduces new risks: data poisoning, model theft, and prompt injection. On the flip side, attackers are also using AI to automate phishing and exploit scanning.<\/p>\n<p>Malaysia&rsquo;s government has invested heavily in AI adoption, meaning more businesses are experimenting with AI in the cloud. Without guardrails, these experiments could become backdoors for attackers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation:<\/strong> Apply <strong>AI security testing<\/strong> (red-teaming models) and isolate sensitive training data. In 2026, expect <strong>AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM)<\/strong> tools to become standard.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Lack_of_Visibility_Across_MultiHybrid-Cloud\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">6. Lack of Visibility Across Multi\/Hybrid-Cloud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most enterprises don&rsquo;t stick to one cloud. They use AWS, Azure, Google, and private cloud &mdash; but fragmented tooling creates blind spots. Attackers exploit these gaps to hide lateral movement and data exfiltration.<\/p>\n<p>For Malaysian conglomerates running across multiple sectors and regions, this lack of unified visibility makes <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/solutions\/incident-response.php\">incident response<\/a><\/strong> slow and incomplete.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation:<\/strong> Consolidate logs and telemetry into a <strong>cloud-native SIEM\/XDR<\/strong> that gives end-to-end visibility and real-time correlation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ransomware_and_Extortion_Targeting_Cloud_Workloads\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">7. Ransomware and Extortion Targeting Cloud Workloads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ransomware has evolved from locking on-premise servers to encrypting cloud data. Attackers now target cloud backups, and some even threaten to leak sensitive data if payments aren&rsquo;t made.<\/p>\n<p>In Malaysia, ransomware remains a top concern for healthcare and manufacturing firms, both of which have embraced cloud storage without always securing backups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation:<\/strong> Use <strong>immutable cloud backups<\/strong>, regularly test recovery plans, and deploy <strong>ransomware detection at workload level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Regulatory_Data_Sovereignty_Pressures\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">8. Regulatory &amp; Data Sovereignty Pressures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Malaysia&rsquo;s <strong>PDPA<\/strong> is being reviewed, and regulators like BNM are tightening cloud outsourcing guidelines. Data sovereignty &mdash; keeping sensitive data within national borders &mdash; is increasingly on the agenda. For global cloud platforms, this creates compliance challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Companies in finance and government-linked sectors must ensure data is stored and processed according to Malaysian requirements. Non-compliance can mean fines and loss of customer trust.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation:<\/strong> Choose <strong>region-aware cloud deployments<\/strong>, work with providers offering <strong>local data centers<\/strong>, and build compliance into architecture design.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Security_Debt_Skills_Shortage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">9. Security Debt &amp; Skills Shortage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cloud adoption has outpaced security maturity. Many Malaysian firms are carrying &ldquo;security debt&rdquo; &mdash; old misconfigurations, unused accounts, and unpatched workloads that pile up over time. On top of this, there&rsquo;s a shortage of cloud security professionals in the region.<\/p>\n<p>This means even well-funded organizations struggle to hire the right talent to manage complex cloud environments securely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation:<\/strong> Partner with <strong>managed cloud security services (MSSPs)<\/strong>, while simultaneously upskilling internal teams through training and certifications.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect_in_2026_predictions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #065c62;\">What to expect in 2026: predictions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cloud security won&rsquo;t stand still. As threats evolve and regulators raise the bar, 2026 will bring new priorities for Malaysian enterprises. Here are the shifts you can expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud-Native_Security_Becomes_Standard\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">Cloud-Native Security Becomes Standard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tools like CNAPP (Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform) and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) will move from &ldquo;nice-to-have&rdquo; to &ldquo;must-have.&rdquo; Companies will prefer platforms that combine posture management, workload protection, and access controls in one place.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Managing_Non-Human_Identities_Takes_Center_Stage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">Managing Non-Human Identities Takes Center Stage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By 2026, service accounts, machine identities, and API keys will outnumber human users by a wide margin. Security teams will need dedicated tools to manage and monitor these digital identities before attackers exploit them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AI_Security_Posture_Management_Emerges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">AI Security Posture Management Emerges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As more Malaysian businesses adopt AI and automation, attackers will look for weaknesses in models and training data. This will create demand for new solutions focused on testing, monitoring, and securing AI systems.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stronger_Rules_and_Vendor_Accountability\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">Stronger Rules and Vendor Accountability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regulators in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia are likely to tighten cloud compliance requirements, especially around data sovereignty. Cloud vendors will be pushed to prove security controls and provide more transparent SLAs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unified_Visibility_Across_Multi-Cloud\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">Unified Visibility Across Multi-Cloud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Companies will demand one dashboard that shows all risks and incidents across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and private setups. Consolidation into cloud-native <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/product\/cyber-security-information-event-management.php\">SIEM<\/a><\/strong> and XDR platforms will accelerate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Actionable_playbook_for_Malaysian_enterprises\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #065c62;\">Actionable playbook for Malaysian enterprises<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Knowing the risks is only half the battle. The real question is &mdash; what can Malaysian businesses do right now to strengthen cloud security? Here&rsquo;s a simple playbook with six priority actions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scan_for_Misconfigurations_Continuously\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">Scan for Misconfigurations Continuously<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don&rsquo;t rely on one-time audits. Use Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools to automatically detect and fix weak settings before attackers exploit them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adopt_Zero_Trust_for_Both_People_and_Machines\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">Adopt Zero Trust for Both People and Machines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Limit access with least-privilege policies, short-lived credentials, and continuous monitoring. Treat machine identities (like API keys and service accounts) with the same care as human logins.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secure_Every_API\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">Secure Every API<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Deploy API gateways, enforce strong authentication, and monitor runtime traffic for unusual activity. APIs should be tested just like applications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harden_the_Supply_Chain\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">Harden the Supply Chain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Protect your CI\/CD pipelines, use Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) for clarity, and demand clear security SLAs from cloud and SaaS vendors. Don&rsquo;t assume your provider covers everything.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automate_Detection_and_Response\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">Automate Detection and Response<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Integrate cloud logs into a cloud-native SIEM or XDR, and build automated playbooks for common threats like ransomware or identity misuse. Faster detection means less damage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upskill_and_Partner_Wisely\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">Upskill and Partner Wisely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cloud security talent is scarce in Malaysia. Invest in training for your team, and work with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sattrix.com\/malaysia\/managed-cyber-security-services.php\">Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)<\/a><\/strong> for 24\/7 coverage and compliance expertise.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NewEvol_positioning_%E2%80%94_how_we_help\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #065c62;\">NewEvol positioning &mdash; how we help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Securing the cloud isn&rsquo;t about adding more tools &mdash; it&rsquo;s about having the right intelligence, automation, and visibility in one place. That&rsquo;s where <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/\">NewEvol<\/a><\/strong> comes in.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cloud Posture Management:<\/strong> We continuously scan for misconfigurations, risky permissions, and compliance gaps across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and private setups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identity &amp; Access Protection:<\/strong> Our platform helps monitor both human and non-human identities, preventing credential abuse and privilege misuse.<\/li>\n<li><strong>API &amp; Data Security:<\/strong> With runtime API monitoring and data protection controls, we keep your applications and sensitive information safe from misuse.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/product\/cyber-threat-intelligence.php\">Automated Threat Detection &amp; Response<\/a>:<\/strong> NewEvol integrates with your cloud workloads to deliver faster detection and automated response to attacks like ransomware or insider misuse.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compliance &amp; Reporting:<\/strong> We simplify audits by aligning with Malaysian regulations like PDPA and industry-specific guidelines from BNM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #065c62;\">Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cloud adoption in Malaysia is only going to accelerate, and with it, the risks will keep evolving. The challenges we&rsquo;re seeing in 2025 &mdash; from misconfigurations to AI-driven attacks &mdash; are just the beginning. By 2026, enterprises that succeed will be the ones that treat cloud security as a continuous, automated practice, not a one-time project.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that with the right approach &mdash; clear visibility, identity-focused controls, and smart partnerships &mdash; Malaysian businesses can turn the cloud into a competitive advantage instead of a risk. The time to act is now.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #065c62;\">FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_top_7_advanced_cloud_security_challenges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">What are the top 7 advanced cloud security challenges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Misconfigurations, identity misuse, API vulnerabilities, supply chain risks, AI-related threats, ransomware in cloud, and multi-cloud visibility gaps.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_top_5_cloud_computing_security_challenges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">What are the top 5 cloud computing security challenges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Data breaches, weak access controls, insecure APIs, compliance pressure, and lack of skilled professionals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_demand_for_cloud_computing_in_2025\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">What is the demand for cloud computing in 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cloud adoption in Malaysia and Southeast Asia is at an all-time high, with most enterprises shifting core workloads to public and hybrid clouds.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_future_of_cloud_in_2025_from_technology_to_innovation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\">What is the future of cloud in 2025 from technology to innovation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Expect stronger AI-driven services, greater automation in security, wider 5G integration, and growth of cloud-native applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cloud is no longer a &ldquo;nice to have&rdquo; &mdash; it&rsquo;s where businesses in Malaysia are running their most critical operations today. From banking apps to e-commerce platforms, everything depends on cloud speed and flexibility. But as more data and systems move to the cloud, attackers are also shifting their focus. In 2025, companies are learning&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newevol.io\/resources\/blog\/top-cloud-security-challenges-and-solutions\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Top Cloud Security Challenges in 2025 and What to Expect in 2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":2146,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,87],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2145","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-cyber-security","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top Cloud Security Risks in 2025 and Future Trends for 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the key cloud security challenges in 2025 and the trends shaping 2026. 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