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Cloud Computing · Intermediate

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

Tools that continuously assess cloud configurations against best practices and compliance frameworks to detect and fix misconfigurations.

Definition

CSPM inventories cloud resources across accounts and providers, compares settings with benchmarks such as CIS and regulatory frameworks, prioritizes risks (for example public storage, open ports, disabled logging) and supports automated remediation. Native examples include AWS Security Hub CSPM, Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Google Security Command Center.

Example

CSPM flags an Azure storage account with public network access and a missing diagnostic setting.

Exam tip

Misconfiguration detection equals CSPM; runtime workload threats equal CWPP; excessive permissions equal CIEM.

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