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Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)

Security tooling that safeguards cloud-native workloads—containers, serverless functions, and VMs—across build and runtime.

Cloud SecurityAlso called: "workload protection"

CWPP solutions provide visibility and controls for dynamic environments where workloads spin up and down rapidly.

Key capabilities

  • Image scanning to catch vulnerabilities before deployment.
  • Runtime protection that detects anomalous process behavior.
  • Microsegmentation policies that restrict east-west traffic.
  • Integration with CI/CD pipelines for policy-as-code.

When to invest

  • You operate multi-cloud or hybrid environments at scale.
  • DevOps teams ship new services weekly.
  • Compliance regimes require auditable workload controls.