Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET)Cloud SecurityHard
A company is implementing a cloud-native security solution to protect its containerized applications running on a Kubernetes cluster. The solution needs to provide vulnerability scanning for container images, runtime protection for running containers, and network segmentation for container traffic. What type of cloud security technology consolidates these capabilities?
- ACloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
- BCloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
- CCloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
- DSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM)
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Correct answer: A. Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
A Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) is designed to secure workloads like containers, virtual machines, and serverless functions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, offering features such as vulnerability management, runtime protection, and network segmentation specifically for these workloads.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. CASBs focus on securing cloud application access and data flow, not container runtime protection.
- C. CSPM focuses on cloud infrastructure misconfigurations and compliance, not deep workload protection.
- D. SIEM collects and analyzes security logs, but does not provide active protection or vulnerability scanning for containers.
Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
A security solution that provides comprehensive protection for server workloads (virtual machines, containers, and serverless functions) across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, covering vulnerability management, runtime protection, and network segmentation.
- Secures workloads throughout their lifecycle.
- Includes vulnerability scanning, malware detection, behavioral monitoring.
- Supports various workload types like containers and VMs.
Memory trick: CWPP 'wraps' your workloads in a 'protective bubble' from build to run.