### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Software Articles [![What Is CSPM? How It Ensures a Secure Cloud Environment](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI726_Learn_Article_Images-%5BCSPM%5D_V1a.png "What Is CSPM? How It Ensures a Secure Cloud Environment")](https://www.g2.com/articles/cspm) [ ### What Is CSPM? How It Ensures a Secure Cloud Environment ](https://www.g2.com/articles/cspm) Imagine your organization's cloud environment as a grand city with countless digital skyscrapers, data highways, and virtual neighborhoods. Just like in an actual city, ensuring the security of this bustling digital metropolis is paramount.  [ ![Tanuja Bahirat](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Tanuja Bahirat") TB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/tanuja-bahirat) by Tanuja Bahirat [![The Evolution of Security in 2022](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/security%20trends-AW.jpg "The Evolution of Security in 2022")](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-evolution-of-security-in-2022) [ ### The Evolution of Security in 2022 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-evolution-of-security-in-2022) The security world prioritizes observability and posture management 2022 TRENDS PREDICTION     Although SASE platforms are taking over, rapid adoption of service mesh, observability, and CSPM technology will finally begin. [ ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker") AW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker) by Aaron Walker ## Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Software Glossary Terms [![Cloud-Native Applications](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI811_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bcloud-native_applications%5D_V1a.png "Cloud-Native Applications")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/cloud-native-applications-definition) [Cloud-Native Applications](https://www.g2.com/glossary/cloud-native-applications-definition) Cloud-native applications are built to reside on cloud platforms to offer more agility. Learn about their benefits, security measures, and key features. by Sagar Joshi Explore our Technology Glossary Browse through dozens of terms to better understand the products you purchase and use everyday. [Find new features](https://www.g2.com/glossary) ## Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Software Discussions 0 Question on: Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP [What is CloudGuard Posture Management used for?](/discussions/what-is-cloudguard-posture-management-used-for) What is CloudGuard Posture Management used for? CloudGuard Posture Management provides governance across multi-cloud assets and services including visualization and assessment of security posture, misconfiguration detection, and enforcement of security best practices and compliance frameworks. It can be consumed separately or as part of Check Point's CloudGuard CNAPP platform. Answered: Kristin Manogue on January 3, 2024 [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-cloudguard-posture-management-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Microsoft Defender for Cloud [What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud used for?](/discussions/what-is-microsoft-defender-for-cloud-used-for) What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud used for? Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a multicloud security solution. It provides native CSPM capabilities for Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud environments and supports threat protection across these platforms. You can also connect non-Azure workloads in hybrid scenarios by using Azure Arc Answered: Chandru S on January 12, 2024 We use it to monitor security posture across Azure and hybrid resources, catch misconfigurations early, detect threats on VMs and containers, track compliance with standards like ISO and PCI-DSS, and get a unified dashboard instead of juggling multiple security tools separately. Answered: Subashni Prajapati on July 23, 2026 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-microsoft-defender-for-cloud-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Scrut Automation [What is Scrut Automation used for?](/discussions/what-is-scrut-automation-used-for) What is Scrut Automation used for? 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