Kaspersky upgrades cloud workload security platform

Kaspersky has unveiled an upgraded version of its Kaspersky Cloud Workload Security (CWS) platform, offering enhanced protection for hybrid and multicloud environments

The update addresses the increasing complexity of cloud infrastructures by improving visibility, strengthening runtime defense for containers, and providing organisations with a more flexible, cost-efficient approach to safeguarding workloads.

As cloud infrastructures grow, security challenges continue to pose significant risks. In a research paper titled ‘Alleviating cloud migration difficulties with robust hybrid-cloud and container security’, Kaspersky and ISG found that 60% of surveyed organisations rank monitoring and proactively preventing runtime misconfigurations of cloud assets among their top five concerns regarding current cloud security solutions. The latest updates in CWS aim to help organisations stay ahead of evolving cyberthreats.

Kaspersky Cloud Workload Security consists of two core products: Kaspersky Container Security (KCS) and Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security (KHCS). The updated KCS introduces node OS vulnerability scanning and file threat protection, extending runtime security across both nodes and orchestrators. Organizations can now enhance network connection reputation data by integrating their own vulnerability feeds alongside NIST’s and Kaspersky’s databases, providing tailored intelligence that reflects their unique threat landscape.

Operational transparency is also improved with detailed logging of changes in RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) cluster objects. Incident response is more agile thanks to support for WebHooks, enabling data sharing with compatible software even without direct integration. Additionally, KCS now supports Microsoft Azure Registry and Google Cloud Platform Kubernetes & Registry, allowing organizations to secure workloads across a broader set of platforms.

Security policies, including Assurance, Runtime, and Response, have been expanded to deliver higher detection rates and greater flexibility, ensuring protection aligns with both business priorities and regulatory requirements.

In tandem with this release, the Light Agent in Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security has been enhanced. The solution now leverages Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Windows (12.10) and Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Linux (12.3) as light agents, improving integration and overall security capabilities in hybrid environments.

The update addresses common customer challenges, including cloud security blind spots, rising infrastructure costs, regulatory compliance pressures, and the limitations of traditional endpoint and open-source solutions in protecting multicloud workloads. By combining advanced automation with rich contextual intelligence, Kaspersky helps enterprises maintain resilience while meeting both business and compliance objectives.

"With the latest updates to Kaspersky Cloud Workload Security, we're continuing to push the boundaries of cloud security, providing our customers with the most comprehensive and robust protection available," commented Anton Rusakov-Rudenko, senior product marketing manager, cloud & network security product line at Kaspersky. "Our goal is to empower businesses to take full advantage of the cloud's potential, without compromising on security. With these updates, we're helping our customers to stay one step ahead of emerging threats and maintain the highest levels of security and compliance in their cloud infrastructure."