Cybersecurity definition
What is CSPM?
CSPM stands for Cloud Security Posture Management.
By Cyber Tool Stack Editorial TeamUpdated
Definition
Continuously checks cloud account configuration against best-practice benchmarks — an exposed storage bucket, an overly permissive security group — and flags drift before it becomes a breach.
Where CSPM fits in the security landscape
These beginner lessons use this term while explaining the surrounding security control.
Related cybersecurity terms
CNAPPCloud-Native Application Protection PlatformA category of tools that consolidates cloud posture management, workload protection, and identity risk into one platform, aiming to replace a pile of separate point tools with correlated, prioritized findings.KSPMKubernetes Security Posture ManagementPosture management scoped specifically to Kubernetes clusters — checking RBAC rules, pod security settings, and network policies against hardening benchmarks like the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark.