Security News > 2023 > August > Experts demand clarity as they struggle with cloud security prioritization

Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms have emerged as a critical category of security tooling in recent years due to the complexity of comprehensively securing multi-cloud environments, according to Cloud Security Alliance.

Much of CNAPPs popularity has been driven by their ability to consolidate the capabilities of the numerous security tools organizations current deploy, namely Cloud Security Posture Management, Cloud Workload Protection, and Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, network security, and secure DevOps.

"When considering the challenges facing today's businesses, people and technology take center stage. On one hand, companies need to bolster the workforce with well-trained security professionals who understand their roles and responsibilities. On the other hand, there's a pressing need for effective technology and tooling that both addresses the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats while effectively supporting security teams," said Hillary Baron, lead author and Senior Technical Director for Research, Cloud Security Alliance.

"Many traditional security solutions still in use today just aren't capable of adequately protecting increasingly dynamic and distributed multi-cloud strategies. As organizations navigate their path in the cloud, it's imperative that they leverage solutions that offer an integrated approach to security. In doing so, they can better prepare themselves to handle the complex cybersecurity challenges of today and the future," said Adwait Joshi, Director of Cloud Security product marketing at Microsoft.

A flood of security alerts has made it difficult for security teams to manage and prioritize security enhancements.

Despite the trend toward shift-left security and DevSecOps, the incorporation of robust security measures within DevOps is still in its early stages, with significant obstacles hindering full integration.

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