Summary

CSPM tools play a critical role in ensuring cloud infrastructure security and compliance. When selecting a deployment strategy for a CSPM solution, several key factors should be considered. These factors include data privacy and ownership, scalability, accessibility, customization, and control. In this chapter, we explored the diverse deployment strategies, methodologies, and best practices for effective implementation. Cloud-based deployment involves hosting the tool on a cloud provider’s infrastructure, offering scalability and easy maintenance. On-premises deployment entails running the tool within an organization’s infrastructure, providing greater control but requiring dedicated resources. Hybrid deployment combines both cloud-based and on-premises approaches, catering to specific needs. Managed service deployment involves outsourcing the deployment and management of the CSPM tool to a third-party provider. This chapter also explored different deployment...