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Forrester Report: Cloud-Native Application Protection Solutions Landscape, Q3 2025

Access new Forrester research on the CNAPP market to get an overview of vendors, uncover key features, and gain insights to secure cloud-native apps at scale.

Cloud-native applications are fueling innovation, but they’re also expanding your attack surface. The cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) market is crowded, and you need to know which tools deliver real security outcomes.

Get ahead with the new Forrester Cloud-Native Application Protection Solutions Landscape, Q3 2025 report. It offers a clear view of the CNAPP vendor landscape, emerging trends, and what matters most for securing workloads at scale.

Access the report to:

  • Get an overview of 33 CNAPP vendors and understand real-world use cases that buyers most frequently look for.
  • See which features drive the most impact on risk reduction, compliance, and cost efficiency.
  • Get Forrester insights on market maturity, dynamics, and what’s next in CNAPP.

Don’t let your cloud security tools hold you back. Unlock the insights you need to defend smarter and move faster.

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