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What is Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)?

Automated tools that continuously monitor cloud environments for misconfigurations, compliance violations, and security risks.

Definition

Automated tools that continuously monitor cloud environments for misconfigurations, compliance violations, and security risks.

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) refers to automated tools and processes that continuously monitor cloud environments for misconfigurations, compliance violations, and security risks. CSPM solutions provide visibility across multi-cloud deployments, identify configuration drift, and help prioritise remediation.

As African enterprises accelerate cloud adoption, CSPM is essential for maintaining security and compliance in dynamic cloud environments. YIPS Africa implements CSPM solutions using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, providing real-time visibility into cloud security posture.

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