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19 articles tagged with #cspm
Why Checkov and IaC Scanning Aren't Enough for Runtime Security
IaC scanning (Checkov, tfsec) catches pre-deployment misconfigurations. But console changes, drift, and runtime state need CSPM. Here's why you need both.
The Difference Between Compliance Tools and True CSPM
Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe automate compliance evidence. CSPM finds actual security issues. Here's why you probably need both — and what each actually does.
The Hidden Costs of Usage-Based Cloud Security Pricing
Usage-based CSPM pricing punishes growth and security maturity. Here's how per-resource and per-finding billing models actually work — and why fixed pricing exists.
Sovereign CSPM vs SaaS CSPM: Architecture Guide
A technical comparison of sovereign (self-hosted) and SaaS CSPM architectures — data flow, deployment, security properties, and when each model fits.
AWS Security Hub Alternatives for Multi-Cloud Visibility
AWS Security Hub locks you into a single cloud. Here are the best alternatives for teams that need multi-cloud security posture management with clearer pricing.
CloudSploit vs ScoutSuite vs Prowler: Free CSPM Options in 2026
A comprehensive comparison of the three most popular free cloud security scanning tools — CloudSploit, ScoutSuite, and Prowler. Which is still maintained and worth using?
Prowler vs Kloudle: 572 Checks vs 1,890 Checks
A detailed comparison of Prowler and Kloudle for cloud security posture management — check coverage, multi-cloud support, deployment options, and pricing.
The Best ScoutSuite Alternatives in 2026
ScoutSuite was abandoned in May 2024. Here are the best alternatives for multi-cloud security scanning — from open-source tools to sovereign CSPM.
Steampipe vs Kloudle: SQL-Based Cloud Security
Steampipe lets you query cloud APIs with SQL. Kloudle runs 1,890 pre-built checks with a UI. Here's when each approach makes sense.
Agentless Scanning: API-Based Cloud Security Without Installing Agents
Agentless cloud security scanning uses cloud APIs to assess security posture without deploying agents on workloads — faster to deploy, no performance overhead.
CIS Benchmarks: Prescriptive Security Configuration Standards
CIS Benchmarks are consensus-based security configuration guides for AWS, GCP, Azure, and Kubernetes used by CSPM tools to evaluate cloud security posture.
CNAPP: Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform Explained
CNAPP combines CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, and DSPM into a unified cloud security platform. Learn why most teams get 80% coverage from CSPM alone.
Drift Detection: Finding Configuration Drift in Cloud Infrastructure
Configuration drift detection identifies when deployed cloud resources diverge from their declared state in Terraform, CloudFormation, or other IaC tools.
EBS Encryption: AWS Block Storage Encryption at Rest
EBS encryption protects data at rest on AWS Elastic Block Store volumes using KMS keys. Unencrypted volumes are a common compliance finding in cloud security scans.
IMDSv2: AWS Instance Metadata Service Version 2 Explained
IMDSv2 is AWS's security improvement to the Instance Metadata Service, requiring session tokens to prevent SSRF-based credential theft attacks.
Security Groups: Virtual Firewalls for Cloud Resources
Cloud security groups are virtual firewalls controlling inbound and outbound traffic to resources. Common misconfigurations like 0.0.0.0/0 on SSH are a leading breach vector.
Shared Responsibility Model: Who Secures What in the Cloud
The shared responsibility model defines the security boundary between cloud providers (security OF the cloud) and customers (security IN the cloud) — and why CSPM exists in this gap.
What is Sovereign CSPM? Self-Hosted Cloud Security Explained
Sovereign CSPM runs on your infrastructure — scans execute from your VMs, results stay in your database, and no cloud inventory data leaves your network.
What is CSPM? Cloud Security Posture Management Explained
CSPM continuously monitors cloud infrastructure for misconfigurations, compliance violations, and security risks across AWS, GCP, Azure, and Kubernetes.