Tools and practices for identifying misconfigurations and compliance issues in cloud environments.
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) provides continuous monitoring of cloud environments for security misconfigurations, compliance violations, and risks. CSPM tools scan cloud configurations against best practices and compliance frameworks, identifying exposed storage, excessive permissions, missing encryption, and policy violations. CSPM is essential as cloud misconfigurations are a leading cause of breaches. Azure has Defender for Cloud; AWS has Security Hub; third-party tools span multiple clouds.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Misconfigurations cause most cloud breaches. CSPM provides continuous visibility into cloud security posture, catching issues before attackers exploit them. Essential for any significant cloud deployment.