CloudGuard: Advanced Cloud Security Solution
Press Release
Ataiva Launches CloudGuard: Next-Generation Security for Modern Cloud Environments
For immediate release - May 15, 2025
Sub-headline
CloudGuard delivers comprehensive protection for multi-cloud infrastructures with AI-powered threat detection and automated remediation, enabling organizations to secure their cloud assets while maintaining operational agility.
The Problem
As organizations rapidly migrate to cloud environments, they face increasingly sophisticated security threats combined with complex multi-cloud architectures. Traditional security tools fail to address the unique challenges of cloud environments, leaving critical gaps in protection. Security teams struggle with visibility across diverse cloud services, inconsistent security controls, and the overwhelming volume of security alerts. This fragmented approach leads to increased risk, compliance violations, and potential data breaches.
The Solution
CloudGuard addresses these challenges by providing a unified security platform specifically designed for modern cloud environments. It delivers comprehensive visibility and protection across AWS, Azure, GCP, and private clouds through a single pane of glass. By combining cloud security posture management, workload protection, and intelligent threat detection, CloudGuard enables organizations to secure their cloud assets with confidence while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.
Customer Quote
“Before implementing CloudGuard, our security team was overwhelmed trying to manage security across three different cloud providers,” says Michael Rodriguez, CISO at Global Financial Services Inc. “We had limited visibility, inconsistent policies, and were constantly putting out fires. CloudGuard has transformed our approach to cloud security. We’ve reduced our mean time to detect threats by 85%, automated 70% of our remediation actions, and achieved continuous compliance across all our environments. Most importantly, our security team can now focus on strategic initiatives instead of manual monitoring.”
How It Works
CloudGuard provides a comprehensive set of integrated capabilities that work together to secure cloud environments:
The platform continuously monitors cloud configurations against best practices and compliance frameworks, automatically detecting and remediating misconfigurations. Its AI-powered threat detection engine analyzes behavior patterns across cloud services to identify sophisticated attacks, while the cloud workload protection capabilities secure containers, VMs, and serverless functions at runtime.
CloudGuard integrates seamlessly with DevOps workflows, enabling security to shift left in the development process. The unified management console provides actionable insights and prioritized alerts, allowing security teams to focus on what matters most.
Availability & Pricing
CloudGuard is available today with flexible pricing options:
- Essentials: Starting at $0.08 per resource per month for core cloud security capabilities
- Professional: Starting at $0.15 per resource per month for advanced features and integrations
- Enterprise: Custom pricing for comprehensive protection and dedicated support
- Managed Service: Available through select partners for fully managed cloud security
All plans include continuous monitoring, compliance checks, and basic threat detection, with advanced capabilities available in higher tiers.
Get Started Today
Ready to transform your cloud security posture? Contact our sales team for a personalized demo or start a free trial to see how CloudGuard can protect your cloud environment while enabling innovation and growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product Questions
What is CloudGuard?
CloudGuard is an advanced cloud security platform that protects your infrastructure with intelligent threat detection and prevention. It provides unified security across multi-cloud environments, enabling organizations to secure their cloud assets with confidence while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.
What problems does CloudGuard solve?
CloudGuard solves several critical challenges in cloud security:
- Lack of visibility across multi-cloud environments
- Inconsistent security controls and policies
- Detection of sophisticated threats specific to cloud environments
- Compliance with regulatory requirements across cloud providers
- Security skills gap and resource constraints
- Manual and reactive security operations
What types of cloud environments does CloudGuard support?
CloudGuard supports all major cloud service providers including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and IBM Cloud. It also works with VMware-based private clouds and hybrid cloud environments, providing consistent security across your entire cloud infrastructure.
How does CloudGuard compare to cloud-native security tools?
While cloud providers offer native security tools, these are typically limited to their own environments and lack advanced threat detection capabilities. CloudGuard provides a unified approach across all cloud providers with deeper security insights, automated remediation, and specialized protection for cloud-native workloads like containers and serverless functions.
Technical Questions
What security capabilities does CloudGuard provide?
CloudGuard offers comprehensive security capabilities:
- Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
- Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
- Cloud Network Security
- Identity and Access Management Security
- Data Protection
- Threat Intelligence and Detection
- Automated Remediation
- Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
How does CloudGuard detect threats?
CloudGuard uses multiple detection methods:
- Behavioral analysis using machine learning to identify anomalous activities
- Real-time integration with global threat intelligence networks
- Advanced correlation of events across cloud services
- Cloud-specific attack pattern recognition
- User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA)
- Continuous monitoring of cloud configurations and permissions
How does CloudGuard integrate with my existing security tools?
CloudGuard provides extensive integration capabilities:
- API-based integration with SIEM platforms
- Webhook support for custom workflows
- Integration with ticketing systems
- Support for security orchestration and automation (SOAR)
- Pre-built connectors for popular DevOps tools
- Custom API access for specialized integrations
Is CloudGuard compliant with security standards?
Yes, CloudGuard helps organizations meet requirements for:
- PCI DSS
- HIPAA
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- CIS Benchmarks
- Industry-specific regulations
Implementation Questions
How long does it take to implement CloudGuard?
Basic implementation can be completed in as little as one day for standard cloud environments. More complex scenarios involving custom policies, multiple accounts, and advanced integrations may take 1-2 weeks. Our implementation team provides guidance throughout the process to ensure a smooth deployment.
How does CloudGuard impact cloud performance?
CloudGuard is designed for minimal performance impact, with less than 1% overhead on protected resources. The platform uses efficient, cloud-native approaches to monitoring and protection that scale with your environment without creating bottlenecks.
Can CloudGuard be deployed in air-gapped environments?
Yes, CloudGuard offers a self-hosted deployment option for organizations with strict data sovereignty requirements or air-gapped environments. This option provides the same protection capabilities while keeping all data within your controlled environment.
How does CloudGuard handle multi-account and multi-region deployments?
CloudGuard is built for enterprise-scale environments with support for:
- Centralized management of unlimited accounts and regions
- Hierarchical policy management
- Role-based access control for different teams
- Cross-account visibility and protection
- Consolidated reporting across the entire cloud estate
Pricing & Support Questions
What support options are available?
Support options vary by plan:
- Essentials: Standard support with 24-hour response time
- Professional: Enhanced support with 8-hour response time
- Enterprise: Premium support with 1-hour response time, dedicated TAM
- Managed Service: 24/7 monitoring and incident response from security experts
Can CloudGuard scale with my cloud environment?
Yes, CloudGuard is built on a highly scalable architecture that automatically adjusts to your environment size. It can protect environments with 100,000+ resources across multiple cloud providers and regions without performance degradation.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, we offer a 30-day free trial that includes full access to CloudGuard features. The trial allows you to protect up to 50 resources across any supported cloud provider, giving you a comprehensive view of the platform’s capabilities.
How is CloudGuard priced?
CloudGuard uses a resource-based pricing model that scales with your environment. Pricing is based on the number of protected resources (VMs, containers, serverless functions, etc.) and the selected tier of capabilities. Volume discounts are available for larger deployments.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Cloud Security Posture Management | • Continuous assessment and remediation of cloud misconfigurations • Automated compliance monitoring against industry standards and regulations • Risk-based prioritization of security issues |
| Cloud Workload Protection | • Runtime protection for containers, VMs, and serverless functions • Vulnerability management and virtual patching • Application control and file integrity monitoring |
| Cloud Network Security | • Advanced firewall and microsegmentation capabilities • East-west traffic protection • DDoS protection and traffic analysis |
| Identity Security | • Monitoring and enforcement of least-privilege access • Detection of suspicious identity activities • Continuous verification of permissions and entitlements |
| Data Protection | • Discovery, classification, and protection of sensitive data • Data loss prevention for cloud storage • Encryption management and key security |
| Application Security | • Protection against web application and API threats • Bot management and traffic filtering • Runtime application self-protection |
| Intelligent Threat Detection | • Behavioral analysis using machine learning • Threat intelligence integration from global networks • Advanced correlation of security events • Zero-day protection through behavioral patterns |
| Unified Management | • Single dashboard for AWS, Azure, GCP, and private clouds • Policy orchestration across all environments • Comprehensive reporting for different stakeholders |
Use Cases
| Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
| Cloud Infrastructure Security | Ensure your cloud infrastructure is configured securely and protected against threats with continuous monitoring and automated remediation. |
| Container and Kubernetes Security | Protect containerized applications throughout their lifecycle with specialized security controls for Kubernetes environments. |
| Cloud Compliance | Maintain continuous compliance with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and industry frameworks across all cloud environments. |
| DevSecOps Enablement | Integrate security into development workflows without slowing down innovation, with automated checks and guardrails. |
| Cloud Data Protection | Discover, classify, and protect sensitive data across cloud storage services with advanced data security controls. |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported Clouds | AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, IBM Cloud, VMware |
| Deployment Options | SaaS or self-hosted |
| Integration | APIs, webhooks, 100+ pre-built integrations |
| Authentication | SSO, MFA, RBAC |
| Compliance Frameworks | PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST |
| Performance Impact | <1% overhead on protected resources |
| Scalability | Supports environments with 100,000+ resources |
Security Capabilities Matrix
| Security Capability | CloudGuard | Traditional Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Cloud Coverage | Comprehensive | Limited or siloed |
| Container Security | Native integration | Bolt-on approach |
| Serverless Security | Purpose-built | Limited or none |
| Cloud Misconfigurations | Continuous detection | Periodic scanning |
| Threat Intelligence | Cloud-specific | Generic |
| Automation | Extensive | Limited |
| DevOps Integration | Seamless | Disruptive |
Why Choose CloudGuard?
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Unified Protection | Single solution for all cloud security needs across providers and services. |
| Cloud-Native Design | Built specifically for modern cloud architectures and deployment models. |
| Intelligent Detection | Advanced analytics and machine learning to identify sophisticated threats. |
| Operational Efficiency | Automation and prioritization to reduce security team workload. |
| Compliance Confidence | Continuous compliance monitoring and reporting across all cloud environments. |
| Future-Proof Security | Evolving protection for emerging cloud services and threats. |