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How Prisma Cloud Defender Works

Aniket Sharma
5 min readNov 22, 2024

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Cloud-native applications have revolutionized how we build and deploy software, but they come with unique security challenges. Prisma Cloud, developed by Palo Alto Networks, is a comprehensive cloud-native security platform designed to address these challenges. A key component of Prisma Cloud is Defender, which acts as the agent to enforce security policies and provide runtime protection.

This blog offers a detailed exploration of Prisma Cloud Defender, explaining its architecture, functionality, and the advanced security measures it provides. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cloud practitioner, this guide will help you understand how Defender works and why it’s critical for cloud security.

What is Prisma Cloud?

Prisma Cloud is a comprehensive cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) that provides end-to-end security for applications across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Its capabilities include:

  • Workload Protection: Securing containers, virtual machines, and serverless functions.
  • Network Security: Monitoring and controlling traffic within and between workloads.
  • Compliance: Ensuring adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Threat Detection: Identifying and mitigating security risks in real-time.

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Aniket Sharma
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