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Legacy network-based technologies generally don’t cross over well into cloud environments. Most enterprises use a combination of cloud service providers (CSPs) and private data centers to house applications, making it difficult for legacy network-based technologies to provide the consistent and full visibility enterprises need for their workloads. Modern enterprises need to put their applications, workloads, and services at the center of their security plans.
Critically, because endpoint protection platforms were originally developed primarily to protect laptops, desktops, and mobile devices—not cloud workloads—they can put enterprise data at risk. A true CWPP has been built from the ground up to secure workloads in the cloud, not simply repurposed from legacy technology built for another use.
Moreover, workload security should be proactive, not reactive. For instance, it’s best to scan cloud workloads at deployment for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, given that misconfigurations often present a greater risk to organizations than workload compromise.
As enterprises evolve, the need for a CWPP continues to grow. There are a lot of options in the market, not all of them full-featured platforms—so if you’re comparing different CWPP solutions, here are some things to keep in mind:
Product features aside, it’s important to consider how to incorporate CWPP functionality in order to achieve future-forward cloud workload protection. Some recommendations:
A key component of the Zscaler platform is Zscaler for Workloads, which offers services critical to protecting workloads, including:
Zscaler for Workloads constitutes a comprehensive, future-ready cloud workload protection platform.
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