Query explorer and attack paths overview

The query explorer or a cloud security explorer feature of a CSPM tool allows users to create, customize, and execute queries to assess the security posture of their cloud infrastructure. CSPM tools are designed to help organizations identify and address security risks, misconfigurations, and compliance issues within their cloud environments. The query explorer enhances these capabilities by providing an interactive interface for constructing and running queries against cloud resources.

Note

Not to be confused with the terms “Cloud Security Explorer,” “Query Explorer,” and “Security Explorer”. They share the common theme of exploring and investigating security loopholes using a query mechanism to keep your cloud environment secure. CSPM vendors use different names to represent this feature in their interface. The terms are used interchangeably to make you aware of different terminology for similar...