Are CSPM tools enough to protect the cloud environment?
The effectiveness of CSPM tools depends on the specific needs and requirements of your organization. While CSPM is an important tool for securing a cloud environment, it is not enough on its own to provide complete protection. CSPM is designed to help organizations identify and remediate security risks in their cloud environment, but it does not address all of the potential security threats that can arise in the cloud. This topic is comprehensively discussed in Chapter 18, CSPM-Related Technologies.
Here are some reasons why CSPM alone may not be enough to protect a cloud environment:
- CSPM only focuses on the security posture of cloud resources: CSPM tools are designed to scan cloud resources for misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and other security issues. While this is an important part of cloud security, it does not address other types of security threats such as malware, phishing, or insider threats.
- CSPM does...
