The cloud has redefined what is possible in technology, enabling organizations to move faster, scale effortlessly, and innovate without boundaries. Yet the cloud’s defining qualities of speed, scalability, and elasticity have outpaced traditional security models that were built for static, on-premises environments rather than dynamic digital ecosystems. The next phase of cloud security requires a mindset shift that embraces the cloud’s speed, scale, and ephemeral nature as the foundation of a more adaptive and intelligent defense strategy. This session explores the next stage in the evolution of cloud security, moving from fragmented visibility and static configuration checks toward real-time insight, automated investigation, and adaptive response.