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Increased Investment in Cloud Security Expected in 2025
LONDON, UK – 30 January 2025 – A recent study by Westcon-Comstor reveals that cybersecurity decision-makers at large organizations are poised to significantly increase their expenditure on cloud security in 2025. The research highlights a clear demand for collaboration with channel partners to optimize their investments.
The global technology provider and specialized distributor gathered insights from a survey involving 500 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and other senior security professionals at companies with a workforce of at least 1,000 employees across five nations: France, Germany, Italy, UAE, and the UK.
Notably, 83% of security leaders surveyed plan to channel their funds into Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) and various cloud security technologies within the coming year. This investment trend is particularly strong in Italy and the UAE.
Across all regions included in the study, three predominant areas of investment have been identified: AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and Application Security Posture Management (ASPM). This collective enthusiasm for investment indicates robust growth opportunities for channel partners, especially in targeted domains.
A substantial 95% of respondents currently collaborate with channel partners, which encompass resellers and managed security service providers, when it comes to acquiring and deploying security solutions.
Training and enablement are recognized as the most valuable offerings from channel partners by security leaders embracing CNAPP, with 40% emphasizing this as their top priority. This reflects a strong need for knowledge enhancement to optimize cloud security strategies.
Additionally, 32% of the professionals indicated that cost-effective access to new solutions was the primary reason for working with channel partners, while 28% prioritized assistance in navigating the complex cloud security landscape and identifying optimal solutions.
Regarding the drivers for CNAPP adoption, security leaders pointed to the importance of consolidating security capabilities onto a unified platform to minimize the complexities and blind spots that often arise from relying on multiple cybersecurity vendors and tools.
Other significant motivators include the necessity for seamless integration of security and compliance testing, as well as the ambition to achieve unified risk visibility across diverse cloud environments and throughout the software development lifecycle.
A significant 75% of respondents concur on the importance of adopting a DevSecOps approach, aligning with the ‘shift left’ concept that promotes increased operational responsibilities for developers and cloud architects.
As Westcon-Comstor rolls out its research, the company also announced plans to establish a new X2C (everything to cloud) cybersecurity go-to-market strategy in 2025, which aims to foster growth among partners and vendors within the realms of code to cloud, infrastructure to cloud, data to cloud, and identity to cloud.
“CNAPP provides a comprehensive solution for safeguarding cloud infrastructures, amalgamating various security functions and capabilities into a single, cohesive platform,” stated Daniel Hurel, Senior Vice President, Westcon EMEA Cybersecurity & Next-Generation Solutions at Westcon-Comstor. “The ongoing evolution of the cloud security market positions CNAPP as a crucial tool for securing cloud workloads. Our research underscores a significant opportunity for the IT channel, highlighting a pronounced demand for training and enablement. Partners who establish their presence in this growth-focused sector are likely to benefit substantially in 2025 and beyond.”
About Westcon-Comstor
Westcon-Comstor operates as a global technology provider and specialized distributor in over 50 countries. The firm partners with leading IT vendors and a vast network of technology resellers, system integrators, and service providers, delivering business value and opportunities. With more than 30 years of distribution experience, Westcon-Comstor combines industry knowledge and technical expertise to enhance vendor and partner success, operating through its two primary business lines: Westcon and Comstor.
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