Understanding CSPM tools
CSPM tools have specific requirements to effectively assess and enhance the security posture of cloud environments. As businesses increasingly adopt cloud services, the complexity of managing cloud security also rises, and thus organizations need CSPM tools to ensure the security and compliance of their cloud environments. In the previous chapter, we explored why CSPM can be a critical requirement. In this section, let us explore the available types of CSPM tools.
There are two main types of commercial CSPM tools: native CSPM tools provided by cloud service providers (CSPs) and third-party CSPM tools developed by independent vendors. There are some open source CSPM tools available, which are discussed as well.
Cloud provider native CSPM tool
A cloud provider’s native CSPM tool is a security solution offered directly by the CSP, integrated into their cloud platform. These tools are designed to help users assess and enhance the security posture...
