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Last reviewed: 1 Jun 2026
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CNAPP

Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform

Definition

A Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform is a unified security solution that combines cloud security posture management (CSPM), cloud workload protection (CWPP), and application security to protect cloud-native applications across their full lifecycle.

Related terms

CSPM Cloud Security Posture Management CWPP Cloud Workload Protection Platform Security Posture
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