What type of threat does the Cloud Security Report help identify in connected environments?

The Proofpoint Cloud Security Report, generated from its Cloud App Security Broker (CASB) solution, is designed to identify threats originating from compromised cloud accounts. It analyzes user activity across cloud applications to detect anomalies that indicate an Account Takeover (ATO). Key indicators highlighted in the report include impossible travel logins, suspicious file manipulation, anomalous data access, and unusual third-party app activity. These insights allow security teams to quickly identify and remediate compromised cloud accounts.

A. Ransomware is a type of malware payload; the report focuses on the user behavior and account activity that could lead to such an infection.

C. While the report can detect malicious insider activity, its primary strength is identifying anomalous patterns that are hallmarks of an external account takeover.

D. Business Email Compromise is an email-based attack vector, whereas the Cloud Security Report focuses on threats within cloud application environments.

1. Proofpoint, Inc. Proofpoint Cloud App Security Broker (CASB) Data Sheet. The document describes the solution's capability to "Detect and Remediate Cloud Account Compromise" by monitoring for suspicious logins and user activity.