Intruder Cloud Security Broadens Support to Include Google Cloud Platform: A Game-Changer for Multi-Cloud Security
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cloud security has become a top priority for organizations of all sizes. As companies embrace multi-cloud environments to drive innovation and scalability, the risk of misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and costly breaches continues to rise. To address these challenges, Intruder, a leader in exposure management, has announced a significant expansion of its Intruder Cloud Security solution. With this update, the platform now supports Google Cloud Platform (GCP), joining the ranks of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure as part of its comprehensive cloud security offering.
This milestone marks a pivotal moment for businesses operating in multi-cloud ecosystems. By extending its reach to GCP, Intruder Cloud Security is now more accessible than ever, empowering organizations to manage their security posture across the three largest cloud providers seamlessly. This unified approach ensures that even one wrong click doesn’t spiral into a devastating breach.
The Rising Challenge of Multi-Cloud Security
As organizations increasingly adopt cloud and multi-cloud strategies, they face growing complexity in managing their security posture. While the flexibility of multi-cloud environments offers numerous advantages, it also introduces visibility gaps that can leave businesses vulnerable to cyber threats. Misconfigurations, insecure permissions, exposed services, and compliance issues are just a few examples of risks that can compromise cloud security.
Traditional security tools often fall short in addressing these challenges. Native solutions provided by cloud service providers typically focus on shared responsibility models, leaving customers accountable for securing their own configurations. These tools, however, lack the ability to provide a holistic view of an organization’s security posture across multiple platforms. Similarly, enterprise-grade cloud security posture management (CSPM) solutions, while robust, are often cost-prohibitive for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
Intruder Cloud Security bridges these gaps by delivering a unified solution that combines ease of use, affordability, and advanced capabilities. Its agentless, daily cloud configuration scans are designed to detect and alert users to potential threats, including:
- Insecure positions and role-based access controls
- Exposed secrets and hardcoded credentials
- Misconfigured firewall settings and exposed services
- Misaligned cloud settings and missing security controls
By identifying and mitigating these risks proactively, Intruder helps organizations stay ahead of potential breaches.
Daily, Automated Scans for Enhanced Protection
One of the standout features of Intruder Cloud Security is its ability to perform daily automated cloud scans. These scans go beyond traditional external vulnerability assessments, delving deep into cloud configurations to uncover hidden risks. For example, internal misconfigurations that might not be visible to external scanners can still pose significant threats to an organization’s cloud infrastructure.
With the addition of GCP support, customers can now run these daily scans across all major cloud platforms directly within the Intruder platform. The results are seamlessly integrated with existing vulnerability scanning data, providing a single pane of glass for managing both cloud and non-cloud assets. This unified approach simplifies security operations and ensures consistent visibility across an organization’s entire attack surface.
Andy Hornegold, Vice President of Product at Intruder, emphasizes the importance of this development:
“The idea that the cloud is secure by default is a myth. Companies can easily misconfigure their cloud settings, leading to breaches that could have been avoided. At Intruder, we’re committed to delivering exceptional user experiences through unified exposure management. By integrating cloud security with our existing vulnerability management and attack surface discovery capabilities, we’re maintaining the gold standard of usability that our customers expect.”
Addressing the Cloud Industry’s Security Gaps
The shared responsibility model adopted by most cloud service providers places the burden of security squarely on the shoulders of their customers. Unfortunately, many organizations struggle to meet these responsibilities due to limited resources, expertise, or budget constraints. Native tools offered by cloud providers often fail to provide a comprehensive overview of an organization’s security posture, making it difficult to identify and remediate risks effectively.
Enterprise-focused CSPM solutions, on the other hand, offer robust features but come with hefty price tags that are out of reach for SMBs. Intruder Cloud Security addresses these pain points by offering a cost-effective alternative that doesn’t compromise on quality. Its intuitive interface and automated workflows make it easy for teams of any size to implement and maintain strong security practices.
Moreover, Intruder’s platform is designed to prevent minor mistakes—such as a single misconfigured setting—from escalating into major breaches. By providing unified visibility into multi-cloud environments, Intruder empowers organizations to take control of their security posture and reduce the likelihood of costly incidents.
Availability and Implementation
Intruder Cloud Security is now available to all users, including free trial accounts and customers on the Cloud, Pro, and Enterprise plans. The integration with Google Cloud Platform is fully accessible within the Intruder platform, allowing users to activate and configure scans with minimal effort. Detailed information about the solution’s capabilities and implementation process can be found on Intruder’s official website.
For organizations already leveraging AWS and Azure, adding GCP support means they can consolidate their cloud security efforts under one roof. This streamlined approach not only saves time and resources but also enhances overall security effectiveness.
A Unified Approach to Exposure Management
Intruder’s latest announcement underscores its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving needs of modern businesses. By expanding its cloud security offerings to include Google Cloud Platform, Intruder has positioned itself as a leader in the exposure management space. Its ability to provide daily automated scans, unified visibility, and cost-effective services makes it an invaluable tool for organizations navigating the complexities of multi-cloud environments.
In a world where one wrong click can lead to catastrophic consequences, Intruder Cloud Security stands as a reliable safeguard against cloud-based threats. Whether you’re a startup or a global enterprise, this platform ensures that your cloud infrastructure remains secure, compliant, and resilient in the face of emerging risks.
To learn more about how Intruder Cloud Security can protect your organization, visit their website and explore the full range of capabilities available today.
About Intruder
Intruder’s exposure management platform helps lean security teams stop breaches before they start by proactively discovering attack surface weaknesses. By unifying attack surface management, cloud security and continuous vulnerability management in one intuitive platform, Intruder makes it easy to stay secure by cutting through the noise and complexity. Founded in 2015 by Chris Wallis, a former ethical hacker turned corporate blue teamer, Intruder is now protecting over 3,000 companies worldwide. Learn more at https://intruder.io.
