> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ox.security/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ox.security/ox-cloud/about-cloud-and-runtime-security.md).

# About Cloud and Runtime Security

Modern applications rely on cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes environments, and containerized workloads. Securing these environments requires visibility into both how resources are configured and how they are used at runtime.

OX provides cloud and runtime security capabilities that help security teams identify risks, understand their potential impact, and prioritize remediation efforts.

<table><thead><tr><th width="237.33331298828125">Security area</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/lOQfNmh1CVD03nNxR8aD">Cloud Security</a></td><td><p>Cloud Security focuses on protecting cloud infrastructure, services, workloads, and data from misconfigurations, unauthorized access, compliance violations, and exposure to external threats.</p><p>OX provides visibility into cloud security posture through CSPM, Kubernetes security analysis, compliance monitoring, and exposure validation.</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/SitnyAgo0Kc7mcqur6Aa">Runtime Security</a></td><td><p>Runtime Security provides visibility into workloads and assets that are actively running in your environment.</p><p>By combining runtime signals with security findings, OX helps you understand which applications, containers, and components are deployed and potentially exposed to risk.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>


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