Illustrative product stack

Cloud Security Stack

Cloud services and workloads can be provisioned quickly, while ownership, identity permissions, network exposure and logging may not keep pace. Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud and SaaS have different responsibilities and control models.

This page shows possible product roles and alternatives, not a fixed bill of materials. Final selection depends on your existing infrastructure, risk profile, budget, licences, technical requirements and compatibility.

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The business problem

Why this security area matters

A practical cloud security stack needs to match the platform and workload. Native controls may be sufficient for some needs; additional cloud security products should be introduced only for a defined visibility or protection gap.

How organisations become exposed

Over-permissioned identities, exposed storage or services, insecure network paths, missing logs and unclear shared responsibility can create risk. A tool covering one cloud should not be assumed to provide equivalent coverage across all clouds.

Who should consider this stack?

Organisations migrating applications, operating Azure/AWS/hybrid estates, building internet-facing workloads or answering customer assurance questions about cloud security.

How to compare options

• Compatibility with existing infrastructure and licences.
• Security requirements, coverage and integration needs.
• Operational overhead, alert ownership and support requirements.
• Implementation effort and budget, confirmed in a tailored proposal.

Inside the stack

Possible components and their roles

A candidate configuration for discussion. Core options, alternatives and optional layers are labelled so competing products are not presented as a default bundle.

Layer 01alternative

Microsoft

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Cloud security posture and workload security

Vendor info reviewed 2026-10-28

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Role

Potential option for Azure and supported multicloud environments; verify current plans and features.

How it fits & relationship

Can complement Azure identity and network controls; exact connector coverage requires validation.

Technology ecosystem; no partner authorisation claimed

Product names checked against the vendor's site on 2026-10-28. Availability subject to vendor licensing, region and terms; contact AOS to confirm current options.

Layer 02core option

AWS

AWS Security Hub

Cloud security findings aggregation

Vendor info reviewed 2026-10-28

Official product information ↗

Role

Potential AWS service for aggregating and prioritising security findings, subject to account design and configuration.

How it fits & relationship

May consolidate supported findings from GuardDuty and other AWS security services; confirm the enabled standards and integrations.

Technology ecosystem; no partner authorisation claimed

Product names checked against the vendor's site on 2026-10-28. Availability subject to vendor licensing, region and terms; contact AOS to confirm current options.

Layer 03optional

AWS

Amazon GuardDuty

Threat detection

Vendor info reviewed 2026-10-28

Official product information ↗

Role

Potential AWS threat-detection service for supported AWS data sources.

How it fits & relationship

Can provide findings for review in Security Hub when configured; it is a detection source, not the aggregation service.

Technology ecosystem; no partner authorisation claimed

Product names checked against the vendor's site on 2026-10-28. Availability subject to vendor licensing, region and terms; contact AOS to confirm current options.

Layer 04optional

Check Point

Check Point cloud firewall and WAF (Application Security; formerly CloudGuard)

Cloud network, application and API security

Vendor info reviewed 2026-10-28

Official product information ↗

Role

Check Point portfolio option for cloud network and web application/API protection categories.

How it fits & relationship

Could complement cloud-native capabilities where requirements justify an additional layer.

Authorised UK Check Point partner

Product names checked against the vendor's site on 2026-10-28. Availability subject to vendor licensing, region and terms; contact AOS to confirm current options.

Layer 05alternative

Wiz

Wiz Cloud Security Platform

Cloud security posture and workload visibility

Vendor info reviewed 2026-10-28

Official product information ↗

Role

Potential market alternative for cloud security visibility.

How it fits & relationship

Would be evaluated against native and Check Point controls; avoid overlap without a defined gap.

Not a confirmed AOS vendor relationship or offering; do not imply availability.

Product names checked against the vendor's site on 2026-10-28. Availability subject to vendor licensing, region and terms; contact AOS to confirm current options.

Layer 06alternative

Palo Alto Networks

Prisma Cloud

Cloud security

Vendor info reviewed 2026-10-28

Official product information ↗

Role

Potential market alternative for cloud security coverage.

How it fits & relationship

Alternative platform subject to scope and product capability verification.

Not a confirmed AOS vendor relationship or offering; do not imply availability.

Product names checked against the vendor's site on 2026-10-28. Availability subject to vendor licensing, region and terms; contact AOS to confirm current options.

How the stack works together

From visibility to continuous improvement

01Map cloud providers, accounts, subscriptions, workloads, identities and data responsibilities.
02Review cloud-native security, logging, identity and network configuration.
03Identify specific gaps such as workload visibility, web application protection or consolidated findings.
04Choose one suitable control for each gap and validate coverage, licensing and interoperability.
05Assign owners for alerts, configuration changes and regular review.

Example architecture to assess

Start with native services for the customer’s actual cloud platform and the shared-responsibility model. Add Check Point cloud security or another platform only where an identified requirement merits it. Azure and AWS designs differ; do not treat a multi-cloud tool as automatically universal.

Alternatives and optional layers

Microsoft Defender for Cloud and AWS security services are platform-dependent options. Check Point cloud security is a confirmed Check Point portfolio category. Wiz and Palo Alto Prisma Cloud are unverified market options here, not confirmed AOS offerings.

How AOS can help

Advice, scope and delivery boundaries

AOS offers cloud network security, web application and API protection and DDoS protection across public and hybrid cloud as part of its stated service portfolio. Cloud configuration reviews, product selection, access needs and implementation scope are confirmed by platform; no all-cloud coverage is implied.

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

Do we need a separate cloud security platform?

Not always. First review the native platform controls and what is already licensed; add another product only for a clearly defined gap.

Can one cloud stack cover Azure and AWS?

Some platforms support multiple clouds, but features, connectors and coverage vary. Validate each cloud and service individually.

Who is responsible for cloud security?

Cloud providers and customers share responsibilities, which vary by service model. Identity, data, access and configuration responsibilities often remain with the customer.

Related product stacks and services

Network & firewall security →Vulnerability & exposure management →Data protection & loss prevention →Technology Partners →

Find the Right Security Stack for Your Business

Every organisation has a different security environment. Talk to AOS Technologiies about your requirements and explore a technology stack designed around your business.

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