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Cloud Security

Cloud Workload Protection (CWPP)

A Cloud Workload Protection Platform secures virtual machines, containers, and serverless functions running in the cloud.

Why this matters

Cloud providers secure their platform, but your settings, accounts, and data are your responsibility, and a single misconfiguration can expose files publicly.

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Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)Continuously checks cloud settings for risky misconfigurations, like public storage, and recommends fixes.Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)Sits between users and cloud apps to see which apps are used and enforce security policies on them.SaaS securityReviewing and hardening settings, sharing, and connected apps in Software-as-a-Service tools like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.Container securityScanning container images for known flaws and watching running containers, which package apps with their dependencies, for suspicious activity.Kubernetes securitySecuring Kubernetes, a system that runs and manages containers, through access controls, network rules, and safe configuration.Secrets managementStoring passwords, API keys, and certificates in a secure vault instead of in code or shared documents.

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