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# Cloud Security

## CIEM

[![Is AI a New Challenge for Cloud Security? Yes and No.](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GettyImages-667738864-edit-2-scaled.jpg)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/ai-security-gap-cloud-models-agents/)  
[Is AI a New Challenge for Cloud Security? Yes and No.
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AI security challenges are accelerating as models and agents reshape cloud risk. Learn where traditional controls break down and how to close the AI security gap.  
[AI Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/ai-security/?ts=markdown)  
[AI-SPM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/ai-spm/?ts=markdown)  
[CIEM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/ciem/?ts=markdown)  
[Cloud Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-security/?ts=markdown)  
[DSPM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/dspm/?ts=markdown)  
[Identity Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/identity-security/?ts=markdown)  
Jan 15, 2026  
By [Sharon Farber](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/sharon-farber/?ts=markdown "Posts by Sharon Farber")

## Cloud Security

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[Application Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/application-security/?ts=markdown)

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[Cloud Posture Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/cloud-security-posture-management/?ts=markdown)

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[Cloud Runtime Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/cloud-runtime-security/?ts=markdown)

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[AI Security Posture Management](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/ai-security-posture-management/?ts=markdown)

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[Cloud Native Application Protection Platform](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/cloud-native-application-platform/?ts=markdown)

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![AI-SPM Update: 3 New Capabilities for Model Activity, Agentic AI and Software Supply Chain Risks](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AdobeStock_230441943-edit-Op1-6-scaled.jpg)  
[AI Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/ai-security/?ts=markdown), [AI Security Posture Management](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/ai-security-posture-management/?ts=markdown), [ASPM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/aspm/?ts=markdown), [CIEM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/ciem/?ts=markdown), [DSPM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/dspm/?ts=markdown)

## [AI-SPM Update: 3 New Capabilities for Model Activity, Agentic AI and Softwa...](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/aispm-capabilities-enhanced-security/)

AI-SPM's new features analyze model activity to spot unused assets, enhance security for agentic AI deployments, and shift-left with software package ...  
Nov 05, 2025  
By [Sharon Farber](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/sharon-farber/?ts=markdown "Posts by Sharon Farber") and [Roni Yaari](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/roni-yaari/?ts=markdown "Posts by Roni Yaari")  
![Enhanced Least-Privilege Recommendations from Prisma Cloud and AWS](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Teamwork-1.jpg)  
[Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [CIEM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/ciem/?ts=markdown)

## [Enhanced Least-Privilege Recommendations from Prisma Cloud and AWS](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/ciem-integration-aws-iam-access-analyzer/)

Discover Prisma Cloud's new integration with AWS IAM Access Analyzer for enhanced least-privileged access recommendations and a reduced IAM attack surface.  
Nov 27, 2023  
By [Cameron Hyde](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/cameron-hyde/?ts=markdown "Posts by Cameron Hyde") and [Izabella Yankelevich](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/izabella-yankelevich/?ts=markdown "Posts by Izabella Yankelevich")  
![Zero Trust Security Model in Cloud Environments](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GettyImages-1194662823-edit.png)  
[CIEM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/ciem/?ts=markdown), [Cloud Network Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/cloud-network-security/?ts=markdown), [Zero Trust Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/zero-trust-security/?ts=markdown)

## [Zero Trust Security Model in Cloud Environments](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/zero-trust-cloud-network-security/)

Technology and best practices to implement Zero Trust for cloud environments, protecting cloud assets, defending against threats, and enhancing security posture.  
Sep 21, 2023  
By [Chanchal Sutradhar](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/chanchal-sutradhar/?ts=markdown "Posts by Chanchal Sutradhar")  
![New Innovation Insight: CIEM Report from Gartner®](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Cloud-Building-440x280.jpg)  
[CIEM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/ciem/?ts=markdown), [Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-infrastructure-entitlement-management/?ts=markdown), [IAM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/iam/?ts=markdown)

## [New Innovation Insight: CIEM Report from Gartner®](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/gartner-ciem-2023-innovation-insights/)

Gartner recently published its 2023 Innovation Insight: Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM), filled with CIEM analysis and insights for security leaders.  
Aug 23, 2023  
By [Cameron Hyde](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/cameron-hyde/?ts=markdown "Posts by Cameron Hyde")  
![Anomaly Detection Policies for Unusual Workload Credential Usage](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/word-image-298208-2.jpeg)  
[CIEM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/ciem/?ts=markdown), [IAM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/iam/?ts=markdown)

## [Anomaly Detection Policies for Unusual Workload Credential Usage](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/anomaly-detection-policies-workload-credential/)

Anomaly policies built into CIEM and designed to detect anomalous use of workload credentials is essential to securing sensitive data and infrastructure.  
Aug 03, 2023  
By [Bar Schwartz](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/bar-schwartz/?ts=markdown "Posts by Bar Schwartz") and [Ruben Torres Guerra](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/ruben-torres-guerra/?ts=markdown "Posts by Ruben Torres Guerra")  
![Mitigate Cloud Breaches With a Holistic Approach to Cloud Identity and Access](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Hi-Tech-Work.jpg)  
[CIEM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/ciem/?ts=markdown)

## [Mitigate Cloud Breaches With a Holistic Approach to Cloud Identity and Acce...](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/defense-in-depth-cloud-identity-security/)

Take a defense in depth approach to protect your cloud identities, credentials and secrets, and secure your cloud environment from breaches.  
Jul 03, 2023  
By [John Chavanne](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/john-chavanne/?ts=markdown "Posts by John Chavanne")  
![Customizing IAM Policies: The Key to Meeting Your Organization’s Unique Needs](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Man-Multitasking.jpg)  
[CIEM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/ciem/?ts=markdown), [Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cloud-infrastructure-entitlement-management/?ts=markdown)

## [Customizing IAM Policies: The Key to Meeting Your Organization's Unique Nee...](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/customizing-iam-access-control-policies/)

Customized IAM policies ensure that users have proper access while organizations comply with regulations and reduce the risk of insider threats.  
Jun 08, 2023  
By [Izabella Yankelevich](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/izabella-yankelevich/?ts=markdown "Posts by Izabella Yankelevich")  
![Why Are Net-Effective Permissions Critical for Cloud IAM?](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NetSec-Adhoc-Updated-Blog-Image-Resize-508484039-1.png)  
[CIEM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/ciem/?ts=markdown), [Cloud Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/cloud-security/?ts=markdown), [IAM](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/category/iam/?ts=markdown), [Secure the Cloud](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/secure-the-cloud/?ts=markdown)

## [Why Are Net-Effective Permissions Critical for Cloud IAM?](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/net-effective-permissions-iam/)

With a CIEM tool to understand access entitlements across cloud environments, orgs can apply the principle of least privilege to reduce their attack surface.  
Apr 19, 2023  
By [Cameron Hyde](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/cameron-hyde/?ts=markdown "Posts by Cameron Hyde")  
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