Time to Get Real (Time): Why You Should Consider Alternatives to Wiz + Google

The news of Google's acquisition of Wiz has sent ripples through the cloud security landscape. While consolidation can sometimes bring benefits, it also raises a critical question for Wiz customers: What happens when your cloud security becomes inextricably linked with a single cloud platform provider?

For organizations that have embraced a multi-cloud strategy, the answer is concerning. The very foundation of Wiz's approach is now at risk of becoming increasingly limited. Wiz's exclusive reliance on scanner-based security, a retrofitted solution from the on-prem era for a cloud-centric world, is no longer sufficient. And with the Google acquisition, the future of Wiz's multi-cloud commitment is uncertain at best.  

Pay for Innovation, Not Integration

Google’s acquisition will likely slow the pace of Wiz’ innovation, as the engineering focus will inevitably shift to stack interaction across the GCP platform. It’s fine to talk about AI and keeping up with the pace of change in the cloud, but if that’s the plan, why develop a legacy, scanner-based solution?  For customers already paying a premium for Wiz, this is likely concerning news.  

Wiz Defend epitomizes this legacy approach to Cloud Detection and Response. Customers considering Wiz Defend, which was in the process of being integrated fully into Wiz after the Gem acquisition, can now reasonably raise the question – what will happen to Wiz’ roadmap going forward?  

It's time to break free from vendor lock-in and embrace a truly cloud-native approach to security.

At Stream.Security, we understand the challenges of securing complex, multi-cloud environments. We've built our platform from the ground up to provide REAL-TIME posture, detection, and response across ALL cloud environments. True cloud security isn't about periodic scans; it's about continuous visibility and proactive defense.

Why Stream.Security is the Clear Alternative for Concerned Wiz Customers:

• Vendor Agnostic Commitment: We provide a vendor-agnostic platform that supports AWS, Azure, and GCP, while integrating with customer’s existing security stacks including leading SIEM, EDR, and XDR tools. We will never compromise on providing a single pane of glass view for managing entire multi-cloud infrastructures or creating necessary interoperability with a security stack.  

• Real-Time, Not Retrofitted: Our innovative CloudTwin model was built from the ground up for a native real-time detection approach, offering continuous visibility and proactive security, unlike Wiz's scanner-based approach that was built for on-prem. environments.

• Escape Vendor Lock-In: With Stream.Security, you regain control of your security strategy. You won't be tied to a single cloud provider, ensuring flexibility and agency in managing your security tooling.  

We understand the concerns of Wiz customers, and we're here to help.

If you're a Wiz customer concerned about the implications of the acquisition, we invite you to explore the Stream.Security difference. We offer a path to true multi-cloud security, free from the constraints of vendor lock-in and outdated technology.

Make the switch to real-time, cloud-native security with Stream.

For Wiz customers who are concerned about declining security functionality for AWS and Azure environments and want to avoid vendor lock in while enjoying the benefits of true, real-time cloud-native security, it’s time to make the move to Stream.

Don't let vendor lock-in compromise your cloud security. Join us at Stream.Security and experience the future of cloud security.

Click here to connect with our team and learn more about how Stream.Security can help secure your cloud environment.

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