CSPM

Definition

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) refers to the continuous process of monitoring and managing cloud infrastructure security to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. CSPM tools help identify and remediate risks by providing visibility into cloud environments, detecting misconfigurations, and enforcing security policies. They are essential for maintaining a secure cloud posture and preventing data breaches.

Secure Settings Example

# Example of a secure AWS S3 bucket policy
{
  "Version": "2012-10-17",
  "Statement": [
    {
      "Effect": "Deny",
      "Principal": "*",
      "Action": "s3:*",
      "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::example-bucket/*",
      "Condition": {
        "Bool": {
          "aws:SecureTransport": "false"
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}

This policy ensures that all requests to the S3 bucket must use secure transport (HTTPS).

Insecure Settings Example

# Example of an insecure AWS S3 bucket policy
{
  "Version": "2012-10-17",
  "Statement": [
    {
      "Effect": "Allow",
      "Principal": "*",
      "Action": "s3:GetObject",
      "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::example-bucket/*"
    }
  ]
}

This policy allows public access to all objects in the S3 bucket, which can lead to data exposure.