Thales 2025 Global Cloud Security Study Reveals Organisations Struggle to Secure Expanding, AI-Driven Cloud Environments

Thales released the findings of its 2025 Cloud Security Study conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence 451 Research, revealing that AI-specific security has rapidly emerged as a top enterprise priority, ranking second only to cloud security. Over half (52%) of respondents said they are prioritising AI security investments over other security needs, signaling a shift in how organisations are allocating budgets in response to the accelerated adoption of AI. This year’s research captures perspectives on cloud security challenges from nearly 3,200 respondents in 20 countries across a variety of seniority levels.

Cloud remains at the forefront of security considerations

Cloud is now an essential part of modern enterprise infrastructure, but many organisations are still building the skills and strategies needed to secure it effectively. The variability of controls across cloud providers, combined with the distinct mindset required for cloud security, continues to challenge security teams. This pressure is ...