In this Brand Story conversation, Sean Martin sat down with Brooke Motta, CEO and co-founder of RAD Security, to discuss a game-changing shift in cloud security: moving from signature-based to behavioral-based detection and response within the Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP).

The What: RAD Security is pioneering the future of cloud security with its state-of-the-art behavioral cloud detection and response (CDR) solution. Unlike traditional CWPP and container detection systems that depend on signatures, RAD Security employs advanced techniques to create behavioral fingerprints based on unique good behavior patterns. This innovative approach aims to eliminate the risks associated with zero-day attacks and apply zero trust principles while ensuring real-time posture verification.

The How: RAD Security's approach stands out in multiple ways. By setting behavioral baselines reflecting a system's normal operations, the platform can detect deviations that indicate potential threats earlier in the attack lifecycle. Integrated real-time identity and infrastructure context further sharpens its threat detection capabilities. This not only allows for proactive defenses but also enhances shift-left strategies and posture management, making cloud environments more resilient against emerging threats.

Key Points Discussed:

Behavioral Detection vs. Signature-Based Methods:
- Brooke emphasized the limitations of signature-based detection in addressing modern cloud security challenges. RAD Security's shift to behavioral detection ensures early identification of zero-day attacks, addressing both runtime and software supply chain vulnerabilities.
Enhanced Capabilities for Real-Time Response:
- The platform provides automated response actions such as quarantining malicious workloads, labeling suspicious activities, and terminating threats. It leverages machine learning and large language models to classify detections accurately, aiding security operations centers (SOC) in quicker and more effective remediation.
Recognition and Impact:
- RAD Security’s innovative approach has earned it a finalist spot in the prestigious Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition, signifying industry acknowledgment of the need to move beyond traditional, reactive signatures to a proactive, behavioral security approach. They were also recognized during RSA Conference, one of the only startups to garner such a position.
Supply Chain Security:
- Brooke highlighted the importance of analyzing third-party services and APIs at runtime to get a comprehensive threat picture. RAD Security’s verified runtime fingerprints ensure a defense-ready posture against supply chain attacks, exemplified by its response to the recent XZ Backdoor vulnerability.
Future of Cloud Security:
- As security teams navigate increasingly complex cloud environments, the legacy method of relying on signatures is no longer viable. RAD Security's behavioral approach represents the future of cloud detection and response, offering a robust, resilient solution against novel and evolving threats.

RAD Security is leading the charge in transforming cloud security through its innovative, signatureless behavioral detection and response platform. By integrating real-time identity and infrastructure context, RAD Security ensures swift and accurate threat response, laying the groundwork for a new standard in cloud native protection.

For more insights and to learn how RAD Security can help enhance your organization's cloud security resilience, tune into the full conversation.

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Guest: Brooke Motta, CEO & Co-Founder, RAD Security [@RADSecurity_]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookemotta/

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Resources

A Brief History of Signature-Based Threat Detection in Cloud Security: https://itsprad.io/radsec-4bi

Open Source Cloud Workload Fingerprint Catalog: https://itsprad.io/radsec-kro

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