Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

Overview

A Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) is an integrated security solution built to protect cloud-native applications at every stage — from development through deployment to runtime. It brings together capabilities such as workload protection, identity security, compliance, and threat detection to secure modern, dynamic cloud environments.

What Is a Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform?

A CNAPP consolidates multiple security functions into a single architecture — eliminating the complexity of stitching together point solutions. This includes runtime protection, misconfiguration detection, identity monitoring, and visibility into non-human identities, which often operate APIs and automation in cloud-native stacks.Importantly, CNAPPs help secure credentials like OAuth tokens and machine credentials, which can otherwise lead to unauthorized access if left unmanaged.

How Does a CNAPP Work?

A CNAPP continuously monitors your cloud environment for risk signals — such as overly permissive access, shadow integrations, or suspicious behavior. It integrates with existing workflows to enable:

• Attack surface reduction
• Policy enforcement and drift detection
• Lifecycle control over privileged identities
  

Astrix complements CNAPP functionality by discovering unknown integrations and enforcing lifecycle management of every service, tool, or bot operating in your cloud.

Why Is a CNAPP Important?

In cloud-native environments, traditional perimeter-based security falls short. CNAPPs are crucial because they provide:

• Unified protection: From the code pipeline to production environments
• Non-human identity governance: Essential for managing automation and integrations
• Reduced third-party and shadow AI risk
  

By embedding security into the development lifecycle and enforcing least privilege at runtime, CNAPPs prevent breaches before they begin.

Astrix’s Approach to CNAPP

Astrix Security supports cloud-native security by enabling deep visibility into the automated actors operating across your infrastructure. With Astrix, you can:

• Discover non-human identities
• Reduce your non-human attack surface
• Remediate misconfigurations and risky identities
• Detect and respond to suspicious non-human activity
  

This brings identity-first protection to every layer of your cloud-native application stack.

Cloud-native security starts with knowing who — or what — has access. Schedule a live demo to see how Astrix strengthens your CNAPP strategy.