Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

What is Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)?

CSPM refers to the tools and processes that help organizations continuously assess cloud environments — such as IaaS and PaaS — for misconfigurations, policy violations, and exposure to risk.

Why it matters
As organizations scale cloud adoption, misconfigurations and shadow IT become major sources of exposure. CSPM provides visibility and control over an evolving cloud attack surface.

How it works
It automates discovery of cloud resources, evaluates configurations against frameworks like CIS or NIST, and feeds findings into exposure and risk prioritization systems.

How Brinqa helps
Brinqa connects cloud security posture data to its Cyber Risk Graph, correlating findings across infrastructure, assets, and identities for unified visibility. See Brinqa’s “Complete Guide to Cloud Security.”