Understanding the cloud asset inventory landscape

Inventory refers to all the assets in your cloud environment. Assets are the objects of cloud infrastructure. Inventory landscape refers to recognizing and comprehending the various asset types that exist within a cloud environment. These assets encompass a range of digital resources and components essential for operating in the cloud. CSPM tools scan the assets for any abnormal behavior, vulnerabilities, or malware attacks. Analyzing both the impacted asset and its interconnected assets is essential to comprehend the potential spread of an attack across the network. This analysis helps in understanding the attack vectors and identifying vulnerabilities or weak links in the system. CSPM tools offer a comprehensive set of features and information for conducting asset and alert analysis, empowering organizations to gain deep insights into their cloud security posture. We will deep dive into alert investigations later; for now, we’...