Modern enterprises are transitioning from monolithic applications to cloud-native architectures to harness the advantages of cloud technology, enabling faster and more scalable business solutions. Cloud-native technologies, as defined by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, empower organizations to build scalable applications in dynamic environments by utilizing components like microservices, containers, service meshes, and declarative APIs. This shift involves practices such as microservice architectures for resilience, lightweight technologies like containers for rapid deployment, automated orchestration with tools like Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code for scalable configuration. Key to accelerating cloud-native development are practices like universal binary repository management, which supports multiple programming languages and package types, and shift-left security, which proactively addresses vulnerabilities. Additionally, private container registries, proxying Docker Hub, and the use of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) ensure efficient management of containerized applications while maintaining security and compliance. Tools like Helm charts and infrastructure-as-code registries further streamline the deployment and maintenance of applications in cloud environments, supported by platforms like JFrog Artifactory that offer robust registry solutions and security measures.