Traditional vulnerability scanners often fail in containerized and cloud environments because they are designed for static assets. Containers are ephemeral, frequently created and destroyed, and operate within isolated internal networks, making them invisible to standard scanning tools.
According to the 2024 Red Hat State of Kubernetes Security Report, 89% of organizations experienced at least one security incident involving containers or Kubernetes over the past year. Common misconfigurations include privileged pods, lack of NetworkPolicy, and excessive RBAC permissions, such as granting cluster-admin roles unnecessarily.
To address these risks, specialized container security solutions automate vulnerability management throughout the lifecycle, from build time to runtime. Tools like Sigstore, launched in March 2021, and the use of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) help secure the supply chain by verifying image authenticity and tracking dependencies.
Cloud security relies on a shared responsibility model. While providers secure the underlying infrastructure, clients remain responsible for their own data, applications, and configurations. Regulatory requirements, such as the US Presidential Executive Order 14028 and the EU Cyber Resilience Act, increasingly mandate SBOM reporting.
In Russia, regulatory mandates like Decree 166 and Decree 250 restrict the use of foreign software and security tools for critical information infrastructure (KII), driving demand for domestic solutions like PT Container Security, Kaspersky Container Security, and Luntry.
The market for cloud-native security is expanding rapidly. In March 2026, Google finalized the acquisition of CNAPP leader Wiz for 32 billion dollars, highlighting the critical importance of cloud-native application protection platforms in modern enterprise security strategies.
