How RapidFort helps organizations eliminate vulnerabilities at the source across cloud-native environments.
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The rapid evolution of cloud-native architectures has brought organizations unprecedented agility and scalability. That same transformation has also introduced a complex set of security challenges. The distributed nature of microservices, the accelerating pace of software development, and an intricate software supply chain create conditions where vulnerabilities can be exploited. Addressing these risks and protecting the integrity of cloud-native applications requires a comprehensive, proactive approach to security.
RapidFort addresses these challenges through a three-step approach to secure software delivery. By building on curated, near-zero CVE base images, continuously analyzing and profiling applications, and hardening workloads at runtime, organizations can meaningfully reduce their attack surface, strengthen compliance, and accelerate time to market.
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This white paper explores the security challenges facing cloud-native organizations, walks through RapidFort's three-step approach, and looks at how large organizations in particular can use the platform to streamline DevOps and strengthen their security posture.
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The cloud-native paradigm has fundamentally changed how software is developed, deployed, and managed. Alongside its benefits, it has introduced a new set of security challenges:
A complex attack surface: The distributed nature of microservices creates a large, intricate attack surface that is difficult to fully identify and protect.
Supply chain risk: Reliance on third-party components and open source software introduces vulnerabilities that can propagate throughout an application ecosystem.
Rapid development cycles: The accelerated pace of development can cause security to be deprioritized in favor of speed, increasing the risk of vulnerabilities being introduced.
Dynamic environments: Cloud-native applications run in highly dynamic environments, making it difficult to maintain consistent security controls.
Addressing these challenges effectively requires a holistic approach that spans the entire software development lifecycle, from intake through build to runtime.
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RapidFort offers a proven approach to securing cloud-native applications, spanning three key steps.
The cornerstone of secure software development is a trusted foundation. RapidFort Curated Images serve as the starting point for application development. These images are hardened and continuously refreshed, eliminating common vulnerabilities and reducing the attack surface from the outset. By building on these curated images, organizations can accelerate development while maintaining a stronger security posture.
Understanding the composition and dependencies of an application is crucial for effective vulnerability management. RapidFort's advanced instrumentation and profiling capabilities generate detailed software bills of materials (SBOMs) and risk-based bills of materials (RBOMs). This granular visibility enables organizations to identify potential vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation efforts, and make informed decisions about software components.
Continuous hardening and monitoring are essential for maintaining a secure application environment. RapidFort automates the process of identifying and remediating vulnerabilities, ensuring that applications are always up-todate with the latest security patches. By integrating seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines, RapidFort ensures that security is embedded into the development process. Additionally, the platform provides robust monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to emerging threats.
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Continuous visibility and monitoring are essential to maintaining a secure application environment. RapidFort Profiler continuously tracks what actually executes in production, generating RBOM® to separate real, exploitable risk from theoretical CVE noise. RapidFort integrates directly with CI/CD pipelines, so security is embedded into the development process rather than bolted on afterward, and RapidFort CART supports ongoing monitoring to help teams stay ahead of emerging risk.
DevOps teams are under constant pressure to deliver software faster while maintaining high quality. The manual process of patching vulnerabilities is time-consuming and error-prone. RapidFort automates vulnerability remediation, freeing up DevOps teams to focus on delivering new features and improving application performance.
By adopting a preventative rather than reactive approach to security, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of breaches and minimize the impact of incidents. RapidFort’s platform empowers DevOps teams to build and maintain secure software without compromising speed or agility.
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Gain insight into the security posture across an entire application portfolio.
Handle increasing workloads and growing application complexity
Meet industry standards and regulations with ease.
Seamlessly integrate with existing security tools and infrastructure.
By adopting RapidFort, large organizations can streamline their security operations, reduce costs, and mitigate risks effectively.
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In today's threat landscape, securing cloud-native applications is no longer an option but a necessity. RapidFort offers a comprehensive and effective solution to address the challenges faced by organizations of all sizes. By combining advanced technology with a deep understanding of security best practices, RapidFort empowers organizations to accelerate secure software delivery while maintaining the highest level of protection.
To learn more about how RapidFort can help your organization achieve its security objectives, request a demo or free trial today. Our experts will work closely with you to understand your specific needs and develop a tailored solution.
RapidFort is the leader in Software Supply Chain Security, enabling organizations to eliminate risk across their software stack at scale. Its platform combines curated near-zero CVE container images, runtime profiling, and attack surface management to remove up to 99.9% of vulnerabilities within hours and reduce the attack surface by up to 90%, without code changes. RapidFort was identified as a Gartner Cool Vendor in 2025 and a Nutanix .Next Partner of the Year in 2026.
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