Implementing Cloud Vulnerability Posture Management

Overview

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) continuously monitors cloud infrastructure for misconfigurations, compliance violations, and security risks. Unlike traditional vulnerability scanning, CSPM focuses on cloud-native risks: IAM over-permissions, exposed storage buckets, unencrypted data, missing network controls, and service misconfigurations. This skill covers multi-cloud CSPM using AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender for Cloud, and open-source tools like Prowler and ScoutSuite.

When to Use

• When deploying or configuring implementing cloud vulnerability posture management capabilities in your environment
• When establishing security controls aligned to compliance requirements
• When building or improving security architecture for this domain
• When conducting security assessments that require this implementation

Prerequisites

• AWS CLI configured with SecurityAudit IAM policy
• Azure CLI with Security Reader role
• Python 3.9+ with boto3, azure-identity, azure-mgmt-security