The 2025 Buyer’s Guide to Complete Cloud Security explains why cloud-native application protection platforms (CNAPPs) are essential to defend against modern adversaries exploiting misconfigurations, valid credentials, and runtime weaknesses. Traditional siloed tools create gaps, while CNAPPs unify CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, DSPM, ASPM, and SSPM for full lifecycle protection. The guide highlights challenges like tool sprawl, lack of context, and AI-driven risks, stressing the need for adversary-aware defenses. It provides a 13-point checklist covering multi-cloud support, runtime detection, risk prioritization, attack path analysis, and DevSecOps integration, enabling organizations to reduce risk and strengthen resilience.

Join for free to read