Cloud-native Security

Cloud-native security refers to security strategies and technologies specifically designed for modern cloud environments. Unlike traditional security solutions, which are often retrofitted for the cloud, cloud-native security is built from the ground up to accommodate the dynamic, distributed, and automated nature of cloud platforms.

Typical elements of cloud-native architectures—such as microservices, containers, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines—introduce new security requirements. Traditional approaches like perimeter firewalls or static network boundaries quickly reach their limits, as IT infrastructures are no longer static but highly dynamic and scalable.

Cloud-native security therefore relies on automation, integration into DevOps processes (DevSecOps), continuous monitoring, and policy-based management. Threats are not only detected but also automatically mitigated—for example, through runtime protection for containers, API security, secrets management, or automated compliance checks.

The advantages lie in agility and efficiency: security policies can be versioned, tested, and enforced automatically with every code change. At the same time, centralized security platforms enable consistent control across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.

However, cloud-native security also requires a shift in mindset—across processes, technologies, and responsibilities. Developers, security teams, and operations must work closely together to embed security from the start—following the “shift-left” principle.

Cloud-native security is therefore not just a technical approach, but a strategic necessity for effectively protecting modern IT landscapes—without slowing down innovation.