How is your organization positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of cloud threat detection and response?
Cloud-Native Application Detection and Response (CNADR) enhances cloud security with real-time, context-aware threat detection that traditional on- premises tools can’t offer. It unifies container, application, and runtime security in a single agent—reducing system overhead, simplifying security operations, and preventing alert fatigue. It continuously monitors cloud Application Programming Interface (API) events, network traffic, host-level and Kubernetes logs, system calls, and detailed application traces to detect lateral movement, correlate unauthorized API calls with anomalous application behavior, and generate precise, prioritized alerts. Advanced analytics then drive automated responses such as quarantining compromised workloads, blocking malicious network flows, or enforcing serverless restrictions, enabling teams to contain threats more quickly and accurately. In this way, CNADR closes the security gap in modern cloud architectures and empowers organizations to innovate in the cloud without compromising safety.
Recognizing this pressing need, Frost & Sullivan’s latest cybersecurity webinar, “Uncovering Growth Opportunities in Cloud/Application Detection, Investigation, & Response: How Cloud Security Operations Are Evolving with CNADR to Address Modern Threats,” brought together leading voices from the industry to address the challenges and solutions shaping the future of cloud security operations. Moderated by Anh Tien Vu, Industry Principal at Frost & Sullivan, the session featured insights from Shira Bendkowski (VP of Product Management at Aqua Security), Shauli Rozen (Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder at ARMO), and Stav Sitnikov (Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Stream Security).
Together, they explored how Cloud-Native Application Detection and Response is enabling organizations to overcome operational silos, modernize threat detection, and take decisive action in the face of increasingly sophisticated attacks.
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Key Takeaways from the Webinar
CNADR is redefining the structure of modern cloud security operations
Cloud-native environments demand more than just visibility. CNADR consolidates data across the cloud infrastructure, workloads and application layers, providing security teams with a unified platform to detect, investigate, and respond to cloud threats in real time. By bringing together cloud logs, application behavior, workload activities, and API data, CNADR enables a cohesive, end-to-end view of attacker movement across systems.
We should have a part for the limitation of the tools like Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), shift-left security. We discussed a lot about these areas, and speakers mentioned that these tools are not designed for SecOps/SOC environments to detect and respond to cloud threats in real time.
Organizations must evolve beyond traditional tools and workflows
Legacy Endpoint Detection and Response (EDRs) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEMs) while still useful in certain contexts, were designed for static on-premise systems and struggle in highly dynamic cloud-native settings. Workloads that spin up and down in seconds, fragmented security ownership, and reactive SOC functions are leaving security gaps. CNADR addresses these issues by offering purpose-built detection models and by integrating directly into DevSecOps workflows.
Visibility alone is not enough but explainability is essential
While most enterprises can now monitor their cloud environments, understanding what the data means is where the real challenge lies. The panel emphasized that visibility without actionable context leads to alert fatigue and missed signals. CNADR empowers teams with contextualized threat narratives, helping them understand how attacks propagate across layers and where to intervene.
Yes, when it comes to visibility, the speakers wanted to mention the tools like CSPM and CNAPP that provides visibility into cloud environments, vulnerability and misconfiguration of cloud/workloads/applications.
A unified approach across teams and tools is critical
Security, DevOps, and application teams often operate in silos, resulting in slow or fragmented responses to threats. CNADR enables these teams to work from the same platform and data set, driving faster triage, shared ownership, and a more collaborative security culture.
Shift-left strategies must be complemented with shield-right capabilities
While posture management and early code-level security remain important, the industry must also focus on runtime protection and threat management. CNADR supports this dual approach by detecting real-time threats, enabling rapid response, and helping organizations move beyond compliance to true risk mitigation.
Automated evidence collection accelerates response times and improves outcomes
Speakers emphasized the importance of collecting forensic data at the moment a threat is detected. CNADR solutions can automatically capture file trails, process lineage, and even memory dumps, reducing Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) and giving SOC teams the intelligence they need to act quickly.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the cloud security landscape
AI is playing a dual role in modern cloud security. On one hand, it is being used to enhance detection accuracy, triage alerts faster, and identify high-risk behaviors. On the other hand, AI workloads themselves are emerging as targets. The panelists highlighted the importance of securing AI-driven applications within the same CNADR framework to ensure comprehensive protection.
Want to future-proof your organization’s cloud security posture?
Frost & Sullivan’s latest webinar highlights that CNADR is more than just a technology, it is a strategic enabler for modern, resilient, and intelligent cloud security operations. Whether you are beginning your journey with cloud-native infrastructure or seeking to optimize existing detection and response practices, CNADR provides a scalable path forward.
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Annexure:
Frost & Sullivan has curated analyses that highlight growth opportunities, strategic imperatives, and technological advancements across the cybersecurity landscape, offering critical insights for strengthening threat resilience, accelerating innovation, and enabling secure digital transformation. The analyses covered are:
