This guide explains how security teams can choose a CNAPP by separating truly unified platforms from “Frankenstein” tool bundles created through acquisitions, which often keep siloed dashboards, inconsistent data, and manual correlation. It recommends a unified architecture with a single data model, consistent policy management, automated risk correlation, and a balanced approach that combines lightweight agents with centralized processing to avoid cloud “security tax.” The guide outlines must-have CNAPP capabilities across CSPM (multi-cloud discovery, drift detection, compliance automation), CWPP (runtime monitoring, FIM, vulnerability context, containment), and container security (image scanning, Kubernetes-native controls), plus criteria for DevSecOps integrations, scalability, deployme

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