Best Cloud Compliance Tools in 2026: From Audit-Prep to Runtime Verification
What are the three types of cloud compliance tools? Audit-prep platforms (Drata, Vanta) automate evidence collection for certifications. Security posture management/CSPM (Wiz, Prisma Cloud) scan configurations at a point in time. Runtime compliance verification (ARMO, Sysdig) monitors actual workload behavior continuously. Choosing the wrong type means solving for the wrong problem. What is compliance drift and why does it matter? The gap between your last scan and your current state.