Roadblock #4 – Policy complexity
Defining and configuring complex security policies can be time-consuming and prone to misconfigurations.
Best practices are as follows:
- Start with foundational security policies and gradually add complexity as needed
- Leverage industry-standard templates for common policies
- Use automation to simplify policy creation and enforcement
Roadblock #5 – Alert fatigue
Overwhelming numbers of alerts can lead to alert fatigue, where important alerts may be overlooked.
Best practices are as follows:
- Customize alert thresholds and priorities based on the severity and business impact
- Implement intelligent alerting that correlates multiple events to reduce noise
- Use automated remediation to address common, low-level issues without generating alerts
Roadblock #6 – Integration complexity
Integrating the CSPM tool with existing security and operations tools can be complex.
Best practices are as follows:
- Use pre-built integrations where available
- Develop clear integration strategies and roadmaps
- Engage with the CSPM tool vendor or consult with experts to facilitate integration
Roadblock #7 – Monitoring and alerting configuration
Configuring the monitoring and alerting features of the CSPM tool correctly can be daunting.
Best practices are as follows:
- Consult with CSPM tool documentation and vendor support for guidance
- Start with a small set of critical alerts and expand gradually
- Conduct regular testing and validation to ensure alerts are functioning as expected
Roadblock #8 – Data privacy and security
Handling sensitive data collected by the CSPM tool can pose privacy and security concerns.
Best practices are as follows:
- Implement data protection measures, including encryption and access controls
- Comply with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and data retention policies
- Conduct regular security assessments of the CSPM tool itself
Roadblock #9 – Compliance variability
Different cloud platforms may have variations in compliance standards and terminology.
Best practices are as follows:
- Ensure that the CSPM tool can handle these variations and offer consistent reporting
- Collaborate with compliance experts to align your policies and practices
Roadblock #10 – Scalability
The CSPM tool should be able to scale with your growing cloud infrastructure.
Best practices are as follows:
- Choose a CSPM tool that can handle increased volumes of cloud accounts and resources
- Regularly assess the performance and capacity of the tool to plan for scaling
Addressing these roadblocks and implementing the recommended best practices will help ensure a smooth onboarding process and effective use of a CSPM tool in securing your cloud accounts and resources.