Evaluating the Effectiveness of CSPM Tools in Detecting Cloud Misconfigurations
Abstract
Despite heavy adoption of the cloud, misconfigurations are often overlooked and remain a significant issue in cloud security. WithCloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools available to counter cloud misconfigurations, their effectiveness, like their existence, isoften unknown, misunderstood, or underutilised. This paper helps understand free tools, including both AWS and Azure first-party CSPMs anda third-party CSPM (Prowler), and assesses the effectiveness of an AI-generated DIY misconfiguration scanner in comparison to the Azureand AWS cloud environments.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cloud Data Security Solutions
Cloud Computing and Resource Management
Information and Cyber Security
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 15 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint