Based on insights from a comprehensive survey of over 150 security decision-makers working in large U.S. enterprises, ZEST Security’s Cloud Risk Exposure Impact Report highlights how the increase of risk backlogs and slow remediation processes magnify the volume and impact of cyber incidents.
Key findings include:
- Most incidents are tied to backlogged risks that are known to the organization
- Remediation takes organizations months, while attackers only need days to exploit open risks
- The annual cost of remediation is staggering when examining direct factors involved, including time, resources, and effort
About The Author

Snir Ben Shimol
Snir Ben Shimol is the CEO and Co-Founder of ZEST Security. A former Israeli intelligence professional with more than 15 years of experience in enterprise technology and cybersecurity, he has led major security and product initiatives across global organizations. Prior to founding ZEST, Snir served as CSO at Cider Security, helping build the first AppSec OS and leading the company from seed to acquisition by Palo Alto Networks in just two years. Earlier in his career, he built the global cybersecurity platform and services organization at Varonis.




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