Aqua Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

Aqua's Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) manages managing and mitigating security risks in complex, dynamic cloud environments. This solution integrates into the Aqua Cloud Native Security Platform, providing a holistic view of cloud security from code commit to runtime.

The technical architecture of Aqua's Real-Time CSPM combines both agentless and agent-based scanning to offer comprehensive visibility across multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. This approach allows for the detection of fileless and in-memory attacks that traditional agentless solutions might miss, ensuring complete real-time visibility of the entire attack surface.

Key operational considerations include the auto-discovery capabilities that unify the cloud inventory, enabling teams to easily search, see, and drill down into specific cloud resources and risks. The platform reduces noise by correlating and deduplicating findings, focusing on the most critical issues and providing actionable remediation recommendations. This results in faster and more efficient risk management, as teams can prioritize and address the most significant cloud security risks without getting bogged down by low-priority issues.

Technically, Aqua's Real-Time CSPM leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze large volumes of data and identify potential threats quickly. It also automates compliance monitoring, ensuring cloud configurations adhere to industry standards and regulations, and generates detailed reports for audit purposes. The solution is designed to integrate with the broader Aqua CNAPP, enabling unified cloud native application protection across every phase of the software development lifecycle.

However, there are operational limitations to consider, such as the potential for increased complexity in multi-cloud and hybrid environments, which can require careful configuration and management to ensure seamless integration. Additionally, the real-time nature of the solution demands robust infrastructure to handle the continuous scanning and monitoring, which can impact resource utilization and costs.