The Hidden Risk in Your Cloud Security Stack abd How to Fix It by Roberto Popolizio

Published on: July 28, 2025
Managing Editor

Most cloud security tools weren’t built for the world we live in now.

Today’s enterprises run fast, complex, hybrid environments that rely heavily on Linux, and the old generation of fragmented, reactive security tools can’t keep up.

In this exclusive interview with Website Planet, Alexander Rabinovich, PhD and co-founder of TEKYHOST, shares why traditional endpoint and SIEM tools fail in Linux-heavy cloud environments, and what a modern, proactive, unified security model actually looks like.

He also explains how companies can reduce incident response time by 50% and why companies struggling with alert fatigue and tool sprawl should reconsider how they secure cloud-native infrastructure.

Why does your company exist? What’s the fundamental pain point or flaw in your industry it was designed to solve?

TEKYHOST addresses a critical gap in securing complex, hybrid infrastructures where traditional security tools fall short: the lack of unified, scalable, and automated security solutions tailored for dynamic cloud environments and Linux systems, where visibility, compliance, and threat detection are often fragmented or insufficient.

Why is this issue especially relevant today? Can you share any recent statistics, research, or examples that prove its urgency?

This issue is especially urgent today due to the rapid acceleration of cloud adoption and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats targeting Linux-based and cloud-native environments.

In 2025:

• 80% of companies reported an increase in cloud attacks, with 33% involving data breaches and 90% of breaches targeting servers, especially cloud-based web application servers.
• Ransomware attacks have surged by 13% over the past five years, and phishing remains the most common method for stealing cloud credentials.
• High-profile breaches this year include attacks on Microsoft SharePoint servers and a ransomware strike on Ingram Micro, highlighting how even well-defended enterprises are vulnerable.

These trends underscore the critical need for specialized, proactive security solutions that can protect dynamic, Linux-heavy cloud environments.

What kind of people or organizations are most affected by this issue, and why are they still stuck with it? What’s wrong in how they are trying to solve it?

The people and organizations most affected by cloud and Linux security issues are:

1. Mid-to-Large Enterprises in Tech, Finance, and Healthcare
 These sectors rely heavily on cloud-native applications and Linux-based infrastructure. They handle sensitive data and are prime targets for attackers. Despite investing in security, they often struggle with:

• Fragmented tools that don’t integrate well across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Limited visibility into ephemeral workloads like containers and microservices.
• Slow response times due to manual processes and alert fatigue.

2. DevOps and Security Teams
 They face pressure to secure fast-moving environments without slowing down development. Many are stuck with:

• Legacy security models not built for cloud-native architectures.
• Overwhelming alert volumes from tools that lack context or prioritization.
• Skill gaps in cloud security expertise, especially around Linux internals and automation.

What’s wrong with current solutions?

Three things are wrong:

1. Too reactive – Many tools detect threats after the fact rather than preventing them.
2. Not cloud-native – Traditional endpoint or perimeter-based tools don’t scale or adapt to cloud dynamics.
3. Siloed operations – Security, DevOps, and IT often use different tools and metrics, leading to misalignment.

What should they do instead, and how do you help with that? What are the things you do that competitors can’t or won’t do? What makes them game changers?

To truly solve the cloud and Linux security problem, organizations need to shift from reactive, fragmented security to proactive, unified, and cloud-native protection.

Here’s what they should do:

• Adopt cloud-native security tools that integrate seamlessly with DevOps workflows and scale with dynamic infrastructure.
• Automate threat detection and response using real-time telemetry, behavioral analytics, and AI.
• Unify visibility across environments—cloud, containers, and Linux systems—so teams can act on a single source of truth.
• Embed security into CI/CD pipelines to catch misconfigurations and vulnerabilities before deployment.

Where TEKYHOST comes in:

Can you share a milestone or testimonial that shows your solution works? What metrics do you move and by how much?

TEKYHOST MSP partnered with mid-sized enterprises facing tool sprawl and compliance challenges. After implementing our unified security management platform:

• Tool consolidation reduced overhead by 35%, streamlining operations across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Incident response times dropped by 50%, thanks to 24/7 monitoring and automated remediation.
• Client satisfaction scores rose by 28%, with many citing improved visibility and faster support.

What’s the big vision for the future of your company? What’s in your roadmap, and how will these updates improve your clients’ lives?

Our goal is to become the go-to security partner for SMBs and mid-market enterprises—delivering automated, scalable, and proactive cybersecurity that’s as accessible as it is effective. We want our clients to focus on growth, not threats.

Our Roadmap:

1. AI-Powered Threat Hunting (2025–2026)
    Deploy machine learning models to detect anomalies across client environments.
   Impact: Reduce undetected threats by 65%, improving incident response speed.
2. Self-Healing Infrastructure (2026)
    Introduce automated remediation for common misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.
   Impact: Cut manual ticket volume by 40%, freeing up IT teams.
3. Unified Client Dashboard (2026–2027)
    Launch a centralized portal for clients to view security posture, compliance status, and real-time alerts.
   Impact: Increase transparency and trust while reducing support queries.
4. Compliance-as-a-Service (2027)
    Offer automated frameworks for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 compliance.
   Impact: Help clients achieve audit readiness 30% faster with lower overhead.
5. Linux & Cloud-Native Security Expansion (2027+)
    Deepen support for Linux servers, containers, and cloud workloads with agentless scanning and behavioral analytics.
   Impact: Provide full-stack protection for modern infrastructure, reducing breach risk in cloud-native environments.

What’s one key takeaway you want people to remember from this interview?

Security isn’t just a technical necessity—it’s a strategic enabler. TEKYHOST exists to make cloud and Linux security seamless, scalable, and smart—so clients can innovate with confidence, knowing their infrastructure is protected by a partner who understands the future of digital risk.

Want to simplify your cloud and Linux security stack?

Reach out to Alexander Rabinovich and TEKYHOST.

They’ll help you reduce alert fatigue, automate your response, and secure your infrastructure from the inside out.

• Email: info@tekyhost.com
• Website: https://www.tekyhost.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekyhost