Research Note: Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) With Integrated CWPP & CSPM Capabilities
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) w/ Integrated CWPP and CSPM Capabilities
Acknowledging the rising security risks posed by the rapid adoption of cloud-native applications, 60% of Chairmen and CEOs will direct their organizations to implement Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) with integrated CWPP and CSPM capabilities, like CrowdStrike's Falcon, by 2026 to secure their critical cloud environments from development to runtime. (Probability .70)
The rapid adoption of cloud-native applications has created significant security risks for organizations
The rapid adoption of cloud-native applications has created significant security risks for organizations, with research organizations predicting that by 2025, over 95% of new digital workloads will be deployed on cloud-native platforms, up from 30% in 2021. This shift has expanded the attack surface and introduced new vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the 2022 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report, which found that 45% of breaches occurred in the cloud. Furthermore, the average cost of a breach for organizations with a high level of cloud migration was $5.12 million, compared to $3.66 million for those with low levels of cloud migration. These statistics underscore the critical need for comprehensive cloud security solutions that can protect applications throughout their lifecycle, from development to runtime.
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) have emerged as a crucial solution to address these challenges, offering integrated Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) capabilities. According to the Forrester Wave™: Cloud Workload Security, Q1 2022 report, the CWPP market is expected to grow from $2.7 billion in 2020 to $6.9 billion by 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.7%. Additionally, MarketsandMarkets projects the global CSPM market size to reach $9.0 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 21.4% from 2021 to 2026. These market trends, coupled with the increasing complexity of cloud environments and the need for integrated security solutions, support the prediction that 60% of Chairmen and CEOs will prioritize CNAPP implementation by 2026. However, the 70% probability acknowledges the potential challenges CrowdStrike may face in maintaining its technological edge and market position amidst growing competition from specialized cloud security vendors.
Bottom Line
The strategic importance of securing cloud-native applications is evident from the rapidly growing adoption rates and the escalating costs associated with cloud-based breaches. CNAPP solutions, which integrate CWPP and CSPM capabilities, are well-positioned to address these critical security needs. While CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers a comprehensive CNAPP solution, the company will need to continue innovating and differentiating its offerings to maintain its market position in the face of increasing competition. The 60% adoption rate prediction for 2026 reflects the growing awareness among C-suite executives of the need for robust cloud security measures, while the 70% probability accounts for potential market uncertainties and technological challenges.
Sources:
Gartner. (2021). Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Public Cloud End-User Spending to Grow 23% in 2021.
IBM. (2022). Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022.
Forrester. (2022). The Forrester Wave™: Cloud Workload Security, Q1 2022.
MarketsandMarkets. (2021). Cloud Security Posture Management Market - Global Forecast to 2026.
CrowdStrike. (2023). CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security.