What is CADR (Cloud Application Detection and Response)?

Cloud Application Detection and Response (CADR) is an emerging cloud security approach tailored specifically for Security Operations (SecOps) teams, offering real-time threat detection and response capabilities that distinguish it from the Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), which focuses on hardening cloud environments and vulnerability management for InfoSec teams. CADR integrates Cloud Detection and Response (CDR), Application Detection and Response (ADR), and cloud-adapted Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to provide comprehensive visibility and contextual analysis across cloud infrastructures, applications, and endpoints, enabling rapid incident detection and coordinated responses. This integration reduces false positives and streamlines workflows for SecOps teams, significantly enhancing their ability to address active threats and maintain a strong security posture in dynamic cloud environments. By aligning with modern cloud-native development practices, CADR empowers SecOps teams to reduce the mean time to detect and respond to threats, thereby complementing existing InfoSec tools like CNAPP and fostering more efficient collaboration with DevOps.