Cisco Cloud Application Security
A solution for securing cloud-native applications across their lifecycle, integrating CSPM and CWPP capabilities.
| Category | Security Posture Management |
|---|---|
| This page updated | a month ago |
| Pricing Details | Contact Cisco for pricing details. |
| Target Audience | Organizations using cloud-native applications in multicloud environments. |
Cisco Cloud Application Security addresses the complex challenge of securing cloud-native applications across their entire lifecycle, from development to runtime, particularly in multicloud environments. This solution integrates Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) capabilities into a unified Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), providing end-to-end insights and simplifying security management.
Technically, Cisco Cloud Application Security leverages advanced cloud-native technologies to monitor and protect applications, infrastructure, and data. It scans Infrastructure as Code (IaC) configurations to detect misconfigurations, assesses risks associated with third-party APIs, and identifies vulnerabilities in the supply chain. The platform uses attack path analysis to prioritize risks from the perspective of a malicious actor, helping teams focus on the most critical security findings and reduce the noise from false positives.
Operationally, this solution is designed for ease of use and deployment, with no need for specialized hardware or software agents. It provides real-time visibility and dynamic remediation guidance, including step-by-step instructions and specific command lines to resolve security gaps quickly. The platform also integrates with existing issue management systems and workflows, enabling seamless remediation.
Key technical details include the use of graph technology for rapid risk identification and visualization across any Kubernetes platform and any cloud provider. The solution continuously monitors cloud security posture to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices, and it reduces Mean Time To Respond (MTTR) to cloud incidents through detailed root cause analysis. However, the complexity of multicloud environments can introduce challenges in managing and synchronizing policies across different cloud providers, which requires careful planning and integration with existing security frameworks.