SANS Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) Buyers Guide

The SANS Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) Buyers Guide offers a comprehensive overview for organizations seeking effective CNAPP solutions, emphasizing the importance of integrated platform-based approaches for cloud security. It addresses the challenges posed by the rapid expansion of cloud and container environments, which have significantly increased the attack surface and complexity in monitoring and protection. The guide highlights the inadequacy of traditional security tools in these dynamic environments and stresses the need for CNAPP solutions that provide comprehensive visibility, prioritize critical risks, and offer actionable insights. The document underscores the importance of features such as cloud workload protection, cloud security posture management, and cloud detection and response, all within a user-friendly and enterprise-grade platform. By using this guide, organizations can ensure their security platforms offer a unified cloud and container security experience, effectively managing risks and defending against modern threats.