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SECURING THE DIGITAL FRONTIER : KEY INSIGHTS ON CLOUD AND ENDPOINT SECURITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST A CXO PRIORITIES SURVEY IN COLLABORATION WITH CROWDSTRIKE
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Introduction
The rapid adoption of cloud computing has transformed the IT landscape , providing businesses with agility and innovation . However , hybrid and multicloud environments also bring increased complexity and risk , making robust security strategies essential .
This is especially true in the Middle East , where cloud adoption is accelerating . According to Technology
Magazine ( February 2023 ), 94 % of enterprises in the region use cloud services , contributing to global public cloud spending of US $ 592 billion in 2023 . Additionally , McKinsey & Company ( June 2023 ) reports that 60 % of Gulf Cooperation Council ( GCC ) organisations are adopting AI , particularly for threat detection . Yet , this reliance on advanced technologies also exposes businesses to greater risks .
Meanwhile , the CrowdStrike 2024 Threat Hunting
Report reveals a 75 % increase in attacks targeting cloud environments , underscoring the need for proactive defences . AI-driven tools are emerging as a critical component of cybersecurity , automating threat detection , incident response , and vulnerability management . These advancements help organisations stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats .
This CXO Priorities survey , conducted with CrowdStrike , explores these pressing challenges and provides insights into securing hybrid and multi-cloud environments in the Middle East .
SURVEY OVERVIEW
In July 2024 , we surveyed 50 senior technology leaders and decision-makers across the Middle East to uncover the security challenges and priorities associated with hybrid and multicloud environments . These findings reveal how organisations are addressing the complexities of
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