Cloud security · 2 MIN READ · SARAH CRONE · AUG 7, 2025 · TAGS: Guidance
TL;DR
- This is part three of our Cloud Decoded series, and it focuses on cloud detection and response (CDR)
- You can find part one here, and it covers common security myths surrounding MDR for cloud
- Part two covers what cloud attackers don’t want you to know, and it can be found here
If you’ve been following our Cloud Decoded series, you know we’ve been peeling back the layers of cloud security, revealing what attackers don’t want you to know. For part three of this series, we’re diving headfirst into a topic that’s less about hidden secrets, and more about giving you actionable takeaways to prepare your cloud security for what’s next.
As your team migrates certain aspects of your business to the cloud, the security component is sometimes treated like an afterthought. Cloud detection and response (CDR) isn’t just an acronym to throw around at tech conferences; it’s about building resilience so your cloud footprint can expand without becoming a giant target for would-be attackers.
So, why is CDR (and managed detection and response) essential for a secure cloud future? Let’s get into it.
1. You need security that scales with your cloud growth (because “winging it” isn’t a strategy)
Cloud security adoption often lags behind overall cloud adoption. Companies who build and innovate without putting in guardrails can suddenly find themselves with security equivalent to dial-up mode while their infrastructure is running on fiber optics. Not ideal.
How Expel helps: We’re less about playing catch-up and more about being in sync. We evolve right alongside your cloud environment, continuously fine-tuning detection logic to match your changing cloud architecture, from sprawling multi-cloud setups to complex containerized workloads.
While other security companies are busy obsessing over endpoint security, we actually get your cloud. Our MDR service was built from the ground up with a cloud-first mindset, backed by a solid decade of experience creating cloud-specific detections. This means we can effortlessly handle the massive amount of data in your cloud, unlike competitors who often try to cram their old endpoint solutions into a cloud environment and just can’t keep up.
2. You need 24×7 cloud threat monitoring (because attackers don’t take breaks)
Cloud-based attacks are automated, relentless, and frankly, they don’t care if it’s 3am on a Saturday. Trying to manually keep tabs on everything with a bare bones staff is both futile and exhausting.
How Expel helps: We deliver 24×7 monitoring of your cloud from the control plane to Kubernetes and the application layer. We monitor activity around the clock, ensuring that cloud-specific high/critical threats are detected and responded to faster than you can get a pizza delivered (17 minutes or less, to be exact).
3. You need continuous improvement (because just checking the box isn’t enough)
Your security posture isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it kind of deal. Without regular feedback and adjustments, it can stagnate and leave you vulnerable to malicious actors. To keep up with the latest attacker techniques, you need to stay ahead of threat intelligence reports and have a team dedicated to keeping your detections sharp (which may require a headcount that isn’t in the budget).
How Expel helps: Our seasoned analysts deliver tailored insights and trend reports that help you benchmark your security performance and pinpoint where to focus your improvement efforts. Our threat intelligence team stays ahead of the latest attacker techniques, and our detection engineering team is constantly building and updating detections to spot the bad guys before they can do harm. It’s like having a personal trainer for your cloud security, making it stronger and more resilient with every update.
Secure your cloud future with Expel
Expel’s cloud-native MDR is designed to empower your security team, helping you stay a step ahead. From comprehensive coverage across various cloud services to actionable recommendations that truly slash your risk, Expel is your partner in securing the cloud—not just for today, but for whatever tomorrow throws at it.
If you’re ready to see how Expel MDR can truly bolster your cloud security journey, let’s talk.
