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CLOUD SECURITY
Protecting every workload you run in the cloud
As businesses move more of their operations to the cloud, workloads become targets for cyber-attacks. A Cloud Workload Protection Platform secures them by continuously monitoring activity, detecting threats, and preventing unauthorized access.
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Cloud Workload Protection Platform
A Cloud Workload Protection Platform, or CWPP, is a security solution designed to protect workloads running in the cloud. Workloads can include virtual machines, containers, applications, and services that companies use daily.
One place to manage it all. CWPP provides a centralized way to manage security across different cloud environments, making it easier for companies to protect their systems and data.
HOW IT WORKS
From collected data to contained threat
CWPP monitors all activities happening inside cloud workloads, then acts the moment something looks wrong.
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Collect
CWPP gathers system behavior, user activity, and network traffic from every workload.
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Analyze
The data is analyzed to detect unusual patterns or possible threats.
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Detect
If a workload suddenly shows unexpected behavior, CWPP flags it as a risk.
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Respond
The system alerts the security team or automatically blocks access, isolates the workload, or stops the activity.
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Contain
Acting early prevents attacks from spreading and reduces potential damage.
CORE CAPABILITIES
Six things CWPP does continuously
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Continuous Monitoring
Continuously monitors workloads for suspicious activity.
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Real-Time Detection
Detects threats and unusual behavior in real time.
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Vulnerability Visibility
Identifies vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
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Integrity Tracking
Tracks file and system changes to detect tampering.
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Behavior Analysis
Analyzes user and system behavior for better visibility.
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Multi-Cloud Coverage
Protects workloads across multiple cloud platforms.
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Components & Deployment
Four parts make a CWPP work together: what collects the data, where teams see it, what analyzes it, and how the rules are set. How those parts reach your workloads is the deployment choice.
COMPONENTS OF CWPP
The four working parts
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Agent or Sensor
Installed on workloads to collect detailed data and monitor activity in real time.
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Central Management Console
A dashboard where teams can view alerts, manage policies, and monitor all workloads in one place.
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Analytics Engine
Processes and analyzes collected data to detect threats and unusual behavior.
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Policy Management
Allows teams to define security rules, access controls, and compliance requirements.
DEPLOYMENT TYPES
Three ways to roll it out
The model you pick sets the balance between depth of visibility and ease of deployment.
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Agent-Based Deployment
Requires installing agents on workloads, which provides deeper visibility and control.
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Agentless Deployment
Does not require installation and uses cloud-native tools to monitor workloads.
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Hybrid Deployment
Combines both methods to balance visibility and ease of deployment.
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DEPLOYMENT
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Agent-Based Deployment
WHAT YOU GET
DEEPER VISIBILITY
FULL CONTROL
AGENT INSTALL
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Features & Benefits
CWPP plays a critical role in cloud security by ensuring that workloads are always protected, monitored, and compliant. It acts as a layer of defense that helps security teams understand what is happening in their cloud environment and respond quickly to any threats.
KEY FEATURES
Six features, one platform
Scroll to move through all six, from real-time detection to integration with the rest of your security stack.
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Real-Time Monitoring
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Automated Response
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Broad Workload Coverage
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Centralized Visibility
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Policy Enforcement
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Security Integrations
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Real-Time Monitoring
Real-time monitoring and threat detection across every workload you run.
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Automated Response
Automated response to security incidents, so action does not wait for a shift change.
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Broad Workload Coverage
Protection for virtual machines, containers, and applications.
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Centralized Visibility
Centralized visibility across cloud environments in one console.
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Policy Enforcement
Policy enforcement and compliance support built into daily operation.
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Security Integrations
Integration with other security solutions already in your stack.
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BENEFITS
What it gives you
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Protects Cloud Workloads
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Protects cloud workloads from cyber attacks.
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Improves Visibility
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Improves visibility across all cloud systems.
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Faster Detection and Response
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Detects and responds to threats quickly.
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Less Breach and Downtime Risk
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Reduces the risk of data breaches and downtime.
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Compliance Support
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Supports compliance with security standards.
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Manageable Complexity
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Helps manage security in complex cloud environments.
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Implementing CWPP
Six practices carry a CWPP rollout, from knowing what you have in the cloud to keeping policies current as new threats appear.
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Understand Your Cloud Environment
Identify all workloads and systems that need protection.
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Choose the Right Deployment Model
Select agent-based, agentless, or hybrid depending on your setup.
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Set Clear Security Policies
Define rules for access, monitoring, and compliance.
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Enable Continuous Monitoring
Always monitor workloads to detect threats early.
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Integrate with Other Tools
Connect CWPP with SIEM, EDR, and SOAR for better visibility and response.
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Regularly Review and Update
Continuously improve policies and update systems based on new threats.
ROLLOUT IN PROGRESS
Know what you have before you protect it.
Discovery, deployment model, policy, and monitoring, in that order.
WHY IT MATTERS
Cloud workloads carry the business now
As companies rely more on cloud services, protecting workloads is more important. Without proper security, cloud systems can be exposed to risks such as unauthorized access, data breaches, and system attacks. CWPP helps ensure that workloads remain secure, monitored, and always protected.
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