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Mastering Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

By : Qamar Nomani
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Mastering Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

By: Qamar Nomani

Overview of this book

This book will help you secure your cloud infrastructure confidently with cloud security posture management (CSPM) through expert guidance that’ll enable you to implement CSPM effectively, ensuring an optimal security posture across multi-cloud infrastructures. The book begins by unraveling the fundamentals of cloud security, debunking myths about the shared responsibility model, and introducing key concepts such as defense-in-depth, the Zero Trust model, and compliance. Next, you’ll explore CSPM's core components, tools, selection criteria, deployment strategies, and environment settings, which will be followed by chapters on onboarding cloud accounts, dashboard customization, cloud assets inventory, configuration risks, and cyber threat hunting. As you progress, you’ll get to grips with operational practices, vulnerability and patch management, compliance benchmarks, and security alerts. You’ll also gain insights into cloud workload protection platforms (CWPPs). The concluding chapters focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scanning, DevSecOps, and workflow automation, providing a thorough understanding of securing multi-cloud environments. By the end of this book, you’ll have honed the skills to make informed decisions and contribute effectively at every level, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations.
Table of Contents (26 chapters)
1
Part 1:CSPM Fundamentals
6
Part 2: CSPM Deployment Aspects
11
Part 3: Security Posture Enhancement
19
Part 4: Advanced Topics and Future Trends

Best practices for effectively using CSPM dashboards

Effectively using a CSPM dashboard is crucial for maintaining a robust security posture and ensuring compliance in your cloud environment. Here are some best practices so that you can make the most of your CSPM dashboard:

  • Regular monitoring and review: Regularly monitor the dashboard to stay updated on the security and compliance status of your cloud infrastructure. Review the data, alerts, and reports provided by the dashboard to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Configure real-time alerts: Set up real-time alerts for critical security events or policy violations. This allows you to respond quickly to security incidents and address issues as they arise.
  • Prioritize critical risks: Focus on addressing high-severity risks and vulnerabilities first. Prioritize remediation efforts based on the potential impact on your cloud resources and data.
  • Automate remediation: Integrate the CSPM dashboard...