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A development team is using microservices architecture deployed on containers in a public cloud. They want a security solution that can protect these containerized applications throughout their lifecycle, from image scanning to runtime protection, and integrate with their CI/CD pipeline. Which cloud security technology is specifically designed for this purpose?
- ACloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
- BData Loss Prevention (DLP)
- CCloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
- DCloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
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Correct answer: A. Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
A CWPP is specifically designed to secure cloud workloads, including containers and microservices, throughout their lifecycle. It provides capabilities like vulnerability scanning of container images, runtime protection, and integration with CI/CD for continuous security.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. DLP focuses on preventing sensitive data exfiltration, not the full lifecycle security of containerized applications.
- C. CASBs focus on securing access to cloud applications and data, not the lifecycle protection of containerized workloads.
- D. CSPM focuses on monitoring cloud configurations and compliance, not the deep security of container runtime and images.
Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
A security solution that provides comprehensive protection for server workloads across various cloud environments, including virtual machines, containers, and serverless functions.
- Protects workloads throughout their lifecycle
- Includes vulnerability scanning, runtime protection
- Supports various cloud environments (VMs, containers, serverless)
Memory trick: CWPP wraps your cloud workloads in a protective shield.