What is Cloud Security Posture Management CSPM?

Understanding Cloud Security Posture Management CSPM

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools emerged to solve a fundamental problem: traditional security approaches simply couldn't keep pace with the rapid, dynamic nature of cloud environments. These platforms continuously monitor your cloud infrastructure for misconfigurations, compliance violations, and excessive permissions that could lead to breaches. Unlike point-in-time assessments, CSPM provides constant visibility as your cloud environment evolves—automatically detecting when someone spins up a server with overly permissive security groups or creates a storage bucket with public access. Advanced CSPM tools go beyond just flagging issues to provide context about risk levels and automated remediation options. They're particularly valuable in multi-cloud environments, providing a consistent security view across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and others. Organizations typically deploy CSPM as a complement to cloud-native security tools, addressing the governance and configuration aspects that built-in tools might miss.