# Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) is a Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform product by Aqua Security Software Ltd. It runs in the cloud. Pricing is commercial (contact sales).

CNAPP providing security from code to cloud for cloud native and AI apps

Checked October 2026.

## What is Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)?

Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) is a security solution that provides protection across the software development lifecycle for cloud native and AI applications. The platform covers three main areas: code security, runtime security, and posture management.

For code security, the platform includes vulnerability scanning and detection in source code, software supply chain security for application code, infrastructure as code (IaC), and LLM components, and vulnerability management with context from code to cloud to prompt. It scans for vulnerabilities and AI security risks across modern applications.

The runtime security capabilities include container security across the full lifecycle, hybrid and multi-cloud security with a single policy engine, and cloud workload protection for containers, Kubernetes, serverless functions, VMs, and AI workloads. The platform detects and prevents cloud native and AI attacks, including prompt injection threats.

For posture management, the platform offers Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM) for automating security and compliance across Kubernetes clusters, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) for identifying and remediating cloud and AI security risks, and CI/CD pipeline security integration into DevOps and MLOps workflows.

The platform integrates with various CI/CD tools, container registries, cloud providers, Kubernetes platforms, serverless environments, and security tools. It provides visibility across multi-cloud environments and AI models for risk prioritization and remediation.

Tags: Runtime Security, Software Supply Chain, Kubernetes

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Identify](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-identify-program-small-team): helps you know your assets and your risks.
- [Protect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-protect-program-small-team): helps you prevent attacks and keep data safe.
- [Detect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-detect-program-small-team): helps you spot attacks and unusual activity.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Cloud Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/cloud-security) · [Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform](https://cybersectools.com/categories/cnapp)
- Vendor: [Aqua Security Software Ltd.](https://cybersectools.com/companies/aqua-security-software-ltd)
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size fit: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Commercial (contact sales)
- Features: 10 listed
- Integrations: 34 listed
- Website: aquasec.com

The full feature and integration lists are on the page for signed-in visitors.

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best Attack Surface Management Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-attack-surface-solutions).

## Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) FAQ

### What is Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)?

Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) is a product by Aqua Security Software Ltd. in the Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform category. It covers Runtime Security, Software Supply Chain and Kubernetes.

### What is the pricing for Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)?

Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) is a commercial product. For pricing, visit https://www.aquasec.com/aqua-cloud-native-security-platform/ or contact Aqua Security Software Ltd..

### What are alternatives to Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)?

Alternatives to Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Sysdig Secure](https://cybersectools.com/tools/sysdig-secure) - Cloud-native security platform with runtime insights and AI-driven analysis (Commercial)
2. [Orca Security CWPP](https://cybersectools.com/tools/orca-security-cloud-workload-protection-platform-cwpp) - Agentless cloud workload protection for VMs, containers, and Kubernetes (Commercial)
3. [Upwind Cloud Security Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/upwind-cloud-security-platform) - Cloud-native application protection platform for cloud security lifecycle (Commercial)
4. [ARMO](https://cybersectools.com/tools/armo-platform) - A cloud security platform that combines Kubernetes security scanning, runtime monitoring, and cloud security posture management using Kubescape and eBPF technology. (Commercial)
5. [Sweet Security Runtime CNAPP](https://cybersectools.com/tools/sweet-security-runtime-cnapp) - Runtime CNAPP with AI-powered cloud and AI stack security platform (Commercial)

Compare all Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/aqua-cloud-native-application-protection-platform-cnapp](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/aqua-cloud-native-application-protection-platform-cnapp)

### What deployment and organization size does Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) fit?

Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) is available as a cloud service. It is listed for small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. Pricing is commercial. Ask Aqua Security Software Ltd. for pricing and support terms.

## Compare Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) with similar solutions

- [Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) vs Sysdig Secure](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aqua-cloud-native-application-protection-platform-cnapp-vs-sysdig-secure)
- [Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) vs Orca Security CWPP](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aqua-cloud-native-application-protection-platform-cnapp-vs-orca-security-cloud-workload-protection-platform-cwpp)
- [Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) vs Upwind Cloud Security Platform](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aqua-cloud-native-application-protection-platform-cnapp-vs-upwind-cloud-security-platform)

All alternatives to Aqua Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP): [/alternatives/aqua-cloud-native-application-protection-platform-cnapp](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/aqua-cloud-native-application-protection-platform-cnapp)

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