1、2026 RESEARCH REPORTThe State ofCloud Security 2026Signal vs.Noise:How AI Is ReshapingCloud Security OperationsWhat 633 cybersecurity professionals across nine countries say about the gap between AIs promise andoperational reality and what it means for security teams in 2026.The State of Cloud Secur

2、ity Page 2ContentsExecutive SummaryChapter 1:The State of Cloud Security OperationsChapter 2:The Cloud Platform LandscapeChapter 3:The AI Adoption GapChapter 4:The Visibility CrisisChapter 5:Where AI Can Actually HelpChapter 6:What Will Separate Leaders from LaggardsChapter 7:The Case for AI-Native

3、Cloud SecurityMethodologyAbout ProwlerThe State of Cloud Security Page 3Executive SummaryCloud security is no longer a standalone concern its the backbone of modern defense.And expectationsfor AI-powered protection are rising fast.Vendors promise autonomous protection,instant detection,andseamless r

4、emediation.But what do security teams actually need?To cut through the hype,Prowler surveyed 633 cybersecurity professionals across nine countries aboutwhat they actually need from cloud security in 2026.The findings reveal a workforce under immense strain,a widening gap between AI ambitions and ado

5、ption,and a clear set of priorities that should shape everyvendors roadmap.The question isnt whether AI will reshape cloud security.Its whether it will reduce noiseor amplify it.This report isnt just a snapshot of the market.Its a blueprint for what AI-native cloud security mustbecome:contextual,tra

6、nsparent,community-informed,and operationally grounded.Key Findings at a Glance71Weekly IncidentsAverage per team,3,600+annually18%AI at ScaleHave achieved autonomous AI46%Trust GapDoubt autonomous AI systems42%Skills ShortageCite talent gaps as top barrier53%Cost ConcernsSay AI is too costly or com