# Agentless Cloud Security Upwind Expands Its Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform By Kalin Ned | Published 2024-08-08 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnative-application-protection References: [newswire](https://www.newswire.com/news/upwind-launches-major-extension-of-its-platform-with-agentless-cloud-22402403)  Upwind has announced a significant expansion of its Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform with the introduction of Agentless Cloud Scanners. This new agentless approach to cloud security is particularly useful in environments where deploying traditional eBPF sensors is not feasible. Upwind's scanners work to enhance security by identifying various vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and other risks across various cloud architectures, including [AWS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedrock-agentcore) Fargate, [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-tool) Cloud Run, and older virtual machines. Upwind's upgraded Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform may be useful as it efficiently simplifies cloud security management by integrating multiple security tools into a single platform. The ability to protect diverse cloud environments without the need for intrusive agents reduces complexity and operational overhead, making it an attractive solution for organizations managing complex cloud infrastructures. Image Credit: Upwind ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/market) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Agentless Security Solutions:** Eliminating the need for intrusive software agents simplifies deployment and reduces operational strain on cloud environments. - **Unified Cloud Protection:** Integrating various security tools into one platform streamlines security management and enhances overall efficiency. - **Multi-cloud Vulnerability Detection:** Providing comprehensive risk identification across diverse cloud architectures ensures robust protection against potential threats. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cybersecurity:** Advancements in agentless cloud security methodologies offer innovative ways to protect sensitive data and infrastructure. - **Cloud Computing:** Enhanced cloud-native security platforms address challenges in safeguarding complex, multi-cloud environments. - **Information Technology Services:** Streamlined security management solutions present opportunities for IT providers to deliver more efficient and effective services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Cloud Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-security.md) - [AI-Native Security Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-automation-platform.md) - [Autonomous Vulnerability Management Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulnerability-management.md) - [Expanded Cybersecurity Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guardz.md) - [Consolidated API Security Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/api-security-platform.md) - [Dynamic API Scanning Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/api-scanning.md) - [Autonomous Cloud Agents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frontier-agents.md) - [Cloud Deployment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defang.md) - [Security Scanning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibe-security.md)