Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

A cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP) unifies multiple cloud security capabilities in a single platform that protects applications from build to runtime. It reduces tool sprawl by correlating risk signals across workloads, configurations, and data.

CNAPP Components

Cloud workload protection platform (CWPP): protects workloads such as virtual machines, containers, and serverless functions
Cloud security posture management (CSPM): detects misconfigurations and compliance gaps in cloud infrastructure
SaaS security posture management (SSPM): secures configuration and access in SaaS applications

Value of a Unified Approach

Shift-left security integrated into CI/CD pipelines
Single view of risk across code, workloads, and configuration
Consistent policies across multi-cloud environments
Faster prioritization and remediation of real risks

The following articles describe each component in detail.