Securing the Cloud with Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs)

This article provides an overview of Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs). It defines CNAPPs, outlines their core functionalities (including CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, DSPM, KSPM, CDR, IaC Security, API Security, and Artifact Scanning), and discusses their role in multi-cloud environments. The document also compares native CNAPP solutions from major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), addresses the architectural challenges of implementing CNAPPs, and explores the advantages and disadvantages of adopting this security strategy. It concludes with recommendations for organizations considering CNAPP adoption.