Cloud security posture management is a priority – here’s why

Even though the idea of cloud computing first hit prominence in 2006, organizations are still learning how best to balance the big benefits of the technology with its implications for security.

In addition to network and software issues, cloud deployments can also be plagued with accidental misconfigurations or misunderstandings of settings, routes, or security controls.

In response, collections of best practices and structured approaches to enabling and enforcing security in the cloud have been developed to help organizations cope with today’s complexities and threats. One of the most prominent methods is an approach called cloud security posture management.

So just what is cloud security posture management (CSPM), and what can it mean for your organization?

 

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