Cloud-native workloads introduce a unique set of challenges that complicate traditional approaches to vulnerability management. Learn how to address these challenges and scale cloud-native VM in your org.
As enterprises continue their migration to cloud-native architectures, the need for advanced vulnerability management (VM) strategies tailored specifically for cloud has intensified. The complexities inherent in cloud-native workloads – including microservices, containers and serverless functions – render traditional VM approaches ineffective. This blog outlines the strategic necessity for cloud-native VM, the challenges specific to these environments, and pragmatic guidance for initiating and scaling a robust VM strategy.
The ongoing shift to cloud-native architectures compels us to evolve our VM practices. Traditional monolithic applications no longer dominate technology stacks, with distributed microservices and dynamic, scalable environments becoming the new standard. This change brings new threats that require sophisticated, continuous and context-aware security processes and tools.
These are the key drivers for cloud-native VM:
As stated earlier, the attack surface exponentially expands in the cloud. Let’s dive into the specific of a few highly vulnerable cloud domains.
Security and risk management leaders or professionals embarking on a cloud-native vulnerability management strategy should:
Monday morning | In the next 90 days | In the next 12 months |
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Define roadmap for implementing cloud-native VM best practices:
| Scale to multi-cloud:
| Secure and mature:
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Cloud-native VM is not just an operational necessity; it is a strategic imperative for organizations seeking to secure their cloud deployments in an increasingly complex threat landscape. By understanding the unique challenges of cloud-native environments and adopting a methodical, scalable approach, organizations can build a resilient VM program that supports their cloud ambitions. Continuous evolution, driven by automation, DevSecOps integration and iterative improvements will be essential in maintaining a robust security posture in the cloud.
For more information on vulnerability management in the cloud watch the webinar “A Cyber Pro's Guide to Cloud-Native Vulnerability Management: Start, Scale, and Secure with Confidence” and check out the data sheet, “Cloud Workload Protection (CWP): Vulnerability Management built for multi-cloud environments.”
Tom Croll is a former Gartner analyst and co-author of the original research on cloud native application protection platforms (CNAPP), defining the requirements for effective application security in public cloud. With over 20 years of industry experience, he was also one of the earliest pioneers of DevSecOps methodologies. His current expertise and skills center on advising in cloud application and infrastructure security (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS), security service edge (SSE) and secure access service edge (SASE), with deep knowledge of the SaaS security posture management (SSPM) market. In previous positions, he worked as a lead cloud security architect for multiple financial and government organizations, including most recently the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority. Tom has led agile development teams to develop cloud security best practices across multiple industry sectors. He is a consultant for Tenable.
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