Who's Who in Cloud Security? CSPM, CIEM, CWPP & CNAPP Explained

Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) are emerging as comprehensive solutions to address the unique security challenges of cloud environments by integrating previously siloed capabilities such as Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM). These platforms aim to enhance cloud security by providing real-time detection, compliance validation, and identity management, thereby improving the ability to prioritize and remediate risks across cloud-native applications. CNAPP fosters collaboration between security, DevOps, and cloud teams by consolidating data and insights into a cohesive workflow, allowing for enriched context and more effective threat detection and response. This holistic approach is essential for managing the dynamic and expansive attack surfaces inherent in cloud-native infrastructures.