As organizations increasingly adopt multi-cloud strategies, securing cloud infrastructure has become more complex—and more critical. Two core technologies leading the way in cloud security are CIEM (Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management) and CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management).
Why CIEM Matters
According to Gartner, CIEM is one of the foundational pillars of cloud infrastructure security. Many cloud breaches happen because of mismanaged identity entitlements—accounts with excessive permissions or outdated roles that remain exposed to threat actors.
These issues typically arise due to:
- Inconsistent identity frameworks across cloud providers
- Lack of centralized visibility in multi-cloud environments
These gaps often go unnoticed, leaving organizations vulnerable to privilege abuse, lateral movement, and other high-risk activities.
What CSPM Delivers
CSPM solutions help you gain control over your cloud environment by:
- Continuously identifying cloud assets and associated data
- Creating an inventory of public-facing resources
- Detecting misconfigurations and compliance violations
- Prioritizing vulnerabilities for remediation
CSPM actively monitors AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle services, spotting issues like insecure settings, policy violations, and suspicious behaviors before they escalate.
Threat Signals to Watch:
Indicators of Attack (IOA)
- Data Exfiltration
- Defense Evasion
- Execution
- Lateral Movement
- Persistence
- Privilege Escalation
Indicators of Misconfiguration (IOM)
- Least-Privilege Violations
- Credential Policy Violations
- Foreign User Access
- MFA Policy Violations
- Orphaned/Inactive Accounts
Why You Need Both
Integrating CIEM and CSPM enables organizations to:
- Gain real-time visibility into identity entitlements
- Detect and fix misconfigurations across providers
- Respond quickly to evolving cloud threats
In today’s multi-cloud world, visibility and control are your first lines of defense.
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