Application security

Cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP)

Provides integrated security and compliance tools to protect cloud-native applications across development and runtime environments.

Comprehensive security for cloud-native applications

Cloud-native application protection platforms (CNAPPs) offer a unified approach to securing cloud-native applications throughout their entire lifecycle. These platforms integrate various security capabilities, including cloud security posture management (CSPM), cloud workload protection (CWPP), and container security, providing cloud security engineers with a comprehensive toolset for protecting modern, distributed applications.

CNAPPs are designed to address the unique security challenges posed by cloud-native architectures, such as microservices, containers, and serverless functions. They provide continuous visibility and protection across the application stack, from the infrastructure and platform layers to the application code and runtime environments.

Key features of CNAPPs include vulnerability management, compliance monitoring, threat detection, and runtime protection. These platforms often leverage automation and AI/ML technologies to provide real-time threat intelligence and automated remediation capabilities. By integrating security into the CI/CD pipeline, CNAPPs enable DevSecOps practices, allowing organizations to maintain security and compliance without sacrificing the agility and speed of cloud-native development. This holistic approach to security helps cloud security engineers to efficiently manage risks and protect applications in dynamic, rapidly evolving cloud environments.

Product vendors

AccuKnox
Aikido
Aqua Security
ARMO
CrowdStrike
Deepfence
Orca Security
Palo Alto Networks
Pangea
RunReveal
SentinelOne
Spyderbat
Stream Security
Sweet Security
Sysdig
Tenable
Tigera
Upwind
Wiz

Open-source projects

CloudQuery
SQL-based cloud asset inventory querying tool for security checks, compliance management, and cost analysis.
ThreatMapper
Runtime vulnerability scanner for cloud workloads, identifying and prioritizing risks in active services.
Trivy
Multi-platform security scanner for container images, file systems, and Git repositories, detecting vulnerabilities.

Similar categories

Cloud security posture management (CSPM)
Continuously monitors cloud infrastructures for risks and misconfigurations, ensuring adherence to security best practices and compliance requirements.
Cloud workload protection platform (CWPP)
Protects cloud workloads in multi-cloud and hybrid environments, offering tailored security for various cloud deployment models.
Cloud access security broker (CASB)
Provides visibility and control over cloud service usage, enforcing security policies and compliance between users and cloud applications.
Application security posture management (ASPM)
Manages app security across the development lifecycle, identifying vulnerabilities and providing risk assessment in cloud environments.