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In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud security, several solutions emerge as frontrunners in protecting cloud environments. Each offers distinct features and capabilities tailored to address various security needs. Here, we take a closer look at some notable cloud security solutions.
Tenable.cs
Tenable.cs is a comprehensive cloud security platform designed to safeguard all layers of cloud infrastructure, encompassing workloads, identities, data, and AI resources. It incorporates a wide array of features such as Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM), Just-in-Time (JIT) access, Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), AI-driven Security Posture Management (AI-SPM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scanning, and Kubernetes container security. With over 1,400 preset policies and multiple default benchmarks, Tenable.cs leverages its Nessus vulnerability scanner, extending its capabilities to VMs and containers. Following its acquisitions of Accurics and Cymptom, it has enhanced its offerings with cloud path discovery and protection features. This solution is compatible with leading Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platforms, including Oracle Cloud, making it suitable for cloud, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments. Additionally, Tenable.cs integrates seamlessly with Tenable’s AI-enhanced exposure management platform, providing robust attack protection across the enterprise. Customers can access it as part of Tenable One or as a standalone product.
The Tenable dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of vulnerabilities, compliance tasks, and emerging trends, offering users valuable insights into their cloud security posture.
Tigera Calico Cloud
Tigera Calico Cloud adopts a Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) approach, catering to a range of Kubernetes environments, including the top three IaaS providers, Red Hat’s OpenShift, and SUSE’s Rancher. With a focus on container security, Tigera distinguishes itself through its network-centric offerings compared to other Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) solutions. It features a straightforward and transparent pricing model, including a free open-source version alongside a pro version that charges on a per-node-hour basis, also available via subscription.
Tigera’s visualizations illustrate the interconnections of discovered services, enabling users to understand their application landscape better.
Uptycs
Uptycs stands out for its unified approach to cloud security, offering deep visibility and protective measures across cloud-native environments. This platform integrates Cloud Detection and Response (CDR), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), and application posture management functionalities, while also encompassing traditional CNAPP tools. Uptycs utilizes generative AI security agents and machine learning technology to facilitate real-time risk detection, compliance monitoring, and preventive measures against threats in multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructures. It maintains compatibility with major cloud services such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, providing ongoing inspection for misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance breaches. The solution incorporates both agentless and agent-based scanning capabilities, yielding deep security insights. Its correlation engine is designed to assist security and DevOps teams in efficiently identifying and addressing critical risks across containers, Kubernetes environments, cloud services, and hosts. Uptycs boasts over 1,100 behavioral rules aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, enhancing its container and cloud detection capabilities. Pricing commences at $5,000 annually for monitoring 200 cloud assets.
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