Several stakeholders are involved in the procurement of a CSPM tool. Some of these stakeholders are as follows: Important note Effective communication and collaboration between these stakeholders are essential for […]
Understand your organization’s cloud security needs – CSPM Tool Selection-2
iii. Identify the risks This includes assessing the security posture of your cloud infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities in your cloud configuration, and understanding the risks associated with the data stored in […]
User-friendly interface – CSPM Tool Selection
Having a user-friendly interface for a CSPM tool is important for several reasons: Overall, a user-friendly interface can help ensure that a CSPM tool is effective and efficient in helping […]
Scout Suite – CSPM Tools and Features
This is a multi-cloud security auditing tool that assesses cloud environments based on CIS Benchmarks and best practices. It provides a comprehensive report of security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across AWS, […]
Gartner Peer Insights – CSPM Tools and Features
Gartner Peer Insights (https://www.gartner.com/peer-insights/home) is an online platform that provides user-generated reviews and ratings of technology products and services. It allows technology buyers to read and compare reviews of products […]
Choosing between agent-based and agentless CSPM solutions – CSPM Tools and Features
Most modern CSPM tools now offer both approaches, although the agentless approach is popular for its advantages, as discussed previously. The choice between agent-based and agentless CSPM depends on your […]
Cloud provider-native CSPM tools – CSPM Tools and Features
As we discussed earlier, cloud provider-native CSPM tools are specifically tailored to work seamlessly with the cloud provider’s services. Let’s look at some examples. AWS Config AWS Config is a […]
Concerns and disadvantages of using a third-party CSPM tool – CSPM Tools and Features
While third-party CSPM tools offer various benefits, they also come with certain concerns and disadvantages that organizations should consider: To mitigate these concerns, vendors should conduct thorough research, evaluate different […]
Advantages and use cases of using a cloud provider’s CSPM tool – CSPM Tools and Features
A cloud provider’s native CSPM tool can be a suitable option under specific circumstances. Here are some situations when it might be appropriate to opt for the native CSPM tool […]
Summary – Cloud Security Fundamentals
CSPM, or Cloud Security Posture Management, is a process used to manage and monitor the security of cloud-based systems. This process involves the assessment of cloud security and the implementation […]