Cloud Workload Protection

Definitions

1. Security controls focused on protecting running cloud workloads such as virtual machines, containers, and serverless functions from exploitation, drift, and malicious activity. It often combines vulnerability insight with runtime monitoring and policy enforcement.

   In plain English: Security focused on protecting the actual running workloads in the cloud.

   Example: "The platform added cloud workload protection to catch suspicious process behavior inside production containers."

Related Terms

• CASB
• Cloud Access Security Broker
• Cloud Security Posture Management
• CSPM
• Envelope Encryption
• Hardened Image
• Kubernetes Security
• Runtime Security