We Found a Critical Cloud Risk. Now What?

Critical Cloud Risk Detected: What's Next?

Often, it's precisely at this point that the truly complex part begins. Identifying a critical risk in the cloud is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in the subsequent steps.

To effectively address a detected risk, you need to:

• Understand who owns the affected asset.
• Gather all relevant information.
• Open a task.
• Send an alert.
• Define an SLA (Service Level Agreement).
• Track the remediation process.
• Verify that the issue has indeed been resolved.

In essence, merely identifying the finding is only the first step in a much larger process.

Automating Risk Response with Wiz Workflows

Wiz Workflows are designed to transform these complex steps into an automated, repeatable process, leveraging the rich context already available within the platform.

For example, you can build a Workflow where:

• A critical issue is identified on an internet-exposed asset.
• The finding is enriched with information about the risk and its attack path.
• The service and team responsible for the asset are identified.
• A task is automatically opened in the appropriate system.
• An automated action is performed, or an approval request is sent to a human.
• The process continues until the fix is verified.

Beyond Time Savings: Consistency and Control

The value here extends far beyond mere time savings. A well-designed Workflow creates a consistent process. Every relevant finding is handled according to the same criteria, routed to the correct owner, and fully documented along the way.

It also enables the seamless integration of automation with a Human-in-the-Loop approach. This means you can decide which actions can be performed automatically and at which points human approval is still required, ensuring both efficiency and oversight.

In a dynamic cloud environment, it's not enough to quickly identify risks. The decision-making and remediation processes must also operate at the same rapid pace to truly protect your assets.