Vendor Profile

Prisma Cloud

Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks is a comprehensive Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) that secures applications from code to cloud. It provides full lifecycle security covering code security, infrastructure security, runtime protection, and cloud identity management. As part of the Palo Alto Networks portfolio, Prisma Cloud benefits from deep threat intelligence integration and a broad security ecosystem, making it a natural fit for organizations already invested in the Palo Alto security stack.

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Founded
2018
Pricing
Module-based enterprise pricing / Credits system
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Deployment
Cloud
CNAPP Platform

Key Features

+Code-to-cloud application lifecycle security
+Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
+Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
+Cloud Identity and Entitlement Management (CIEM)
+Infrastructure-as-Code scanning (Bridgecrew/Checkov)
+Container and serverless security
+Web application and API security (WAAS)
+Runtime threat detection with agent-based protection

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Most comprehensive feature breadth covering code-to-cloud security
  • +Agent-based runtime protection provides real-time threat detection
  • +Strong IaC scanning through acquired Bridgecrew/Checkov technology
  • +Deep integration with Palo Alto Networks security ecosystem
  • +Extensive compliance framework coverage for regulated industries

Cons

  • Complex platform with steep learning curve and module sprawl
  • Credit-based pricing model can be confusing and expensive at scale
  • Agent deployment required for runtime protection adds operational overhead
  • UI experience inconsistent across modules due to multiple acquisitions
  • Integration between acquired components can feel disjointed

Best For

Large enterprises already using Palo Alto Networks products that want a comprehensive code-to-cloud CNAPP platform

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  1. Prisma Cloud — Official Website & Documentation[Vendor]
  2. Prisma Cloud Reviews on G2[User Reviews]
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