Overview
While CSPM focuses on the cloud infrastructure configuration, CWPP focuses on protecting the workloads themselves. It provides visibility and protection for the applications and data running inside the cloud.
Key Features
- Vulnerability Management: Scanning workloads for unpatched software.
- Runtime Protection: Detecting and blocking malicious activity within the workload.
- System Integrity Monitoring: Tracking unauthorized changes to files and configurations.
- Network Segmentation: Restricting traffic to and from the workload.
- Anti-malware: Protecting against viruses and other malicious code.
Importance
CWPP ensures that even if the cloud infrastructure is secure, the applications running on it are protected from attack.