As businesses rely more on cloud-based infrastructure, they also need to rely on innovative cloud security. They need solutions in place to help them safeguard sensitive data from a myriad of threats.

To address these pressing concerns, Coalfire, a cybersecurity services provider, entered into a strategic partnership with Orca Security, a pioneer in agentless cloud security. This strategic alliance aims to equip organizations with the tools necessary to fortify their cloud environments against emerging threats.

Coalfire specializes in cyber advisory, assessment and security. The company also develops technology platforms that automate defenses against security threats for enterprises, cloud providers and SaaS (News - Alert) companies.

Orca Security, a trailblazer in agentless cloud security, has gained prominence for its ability to deliver comprehensive visibility and coverage across multi-cloud landscapes. The Orca Cloud Security Platform offers a unique advantage by providing Coalfire experts with in-depth insights into a wide range of security risks, including misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, malware, overprivileged identities, unsecured sensitive data, API exposure, suspicious activity and AI risks.

A key feature of the Orca Cloud Security Platform is its agentless deployment. This eliminates the need for time-consuming installations, and it allows for rapid deployment and immediate insights into an organization's cloud risk and compliance posture. By combining intelligence from cloud workloads, configurations and identities, the platform provides a holistic view of potential security vulnerabilities.

“With the growing reliance on cloud platforms, it's more essential than ever for businesses to have a holistic approach to cloud security,” said Gil Geron, CEO and co-founder of Orca Security. “By partnering with Coalfire, we can leverage our cutting-edge technology alongside their deep expertise in cloud security services to help more organizations proactively protect their cloud environments and ward off potential threats.”

As for Coalfire, Orca Security’s capabilities mean that Coalfire can now offer its clients more accurate cloud risk assessments. This collaboration lets Coalfire's cloud risk experts to guide customers through their assessment findings and provide tailored recommendations to enhance their security posture.

“Together with Orca Security, we’re enabling holistic cloud risk assessments that give customers unparalleled visibility and actionable prioritization to mitigate the risks that could disrupt their business operations,” said Karen Laughton, EVP of Advisory Services, Coalfire. “This approach strengthens our customers’ operational resilience and security posture.”

The combination of Coalfire's deep industry expertise with Orca's innovative technology is a benefit for organizations that look to enhance their cloud security protection. Only time will tell how this collaboration will position both companies as frontrunners in providing effective cloud security solutions.