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

# Navigate the Cortex Cloud Runtime Security docs

Start here for a visual overview of the main Runtime Security documentation areas.

Cortex Cloud Runtime Security unifies posture, runtime, and investigation workflows.

Start here to find the right path fast.

### 1. Set up Runtime Security

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-gear">:gear:</i> Onboard and configure<br>Set up your tenant, users, cloud accounts, and connectors.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/onboard-and-configure/onboard-and-configure-cortex-cloud.md">Onboard and Configure</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-list-check">:list-check:</i> Deployment checklist<br>Follow the main activation sequence.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/onboard-and-configure/deployment-steps-and-checklist.md">Deployment steps and checklist</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-key">:key:</i> Post-deployment setup<br>Finish access and environment setup.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/onboard-and-configure/post-deployment-steps.md">Post-deployment steps</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 2. Secure and assess your environment

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-shield">:shield:</i> Threat management<br>Detect threats with rules and analytics.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/threat-management/extended-threat-intelligence.md">Threat Management</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-globe">:globe:</i> Web and API Security<br>Protect web apps and APIs.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/web-and-api-security-waas/overview.md">Web and API Security (WAAS)</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-cube">:cube:</i> Asset inventory<br>Review assets, groups, roles, and scores.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/asset-managment/asset-management.md">Asset Managment</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-cloud">:cloud:</i> Cloud ASM<br>Discover exposed and unmanaged cloud assets.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cloud-attack-surface-management/cloud-asm-concepts.md">Cloud attack surface management</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-bug">:bug:</i> Vulnerability management<br>Prioritize vulnerabilities across assets.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/vunerability-management/vulnerability-management-in-cortex-cloud.md">Vunerability Management</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 3. Investigate and respond

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-folder-open">:folder-open:</i> Cases and issues<br>Triage, investigate, and respond.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cases-and-issues/overview-of-cases.md">Cases and issues</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-chart-line">:chart-line:</i> Dashboards and reports<br>Track posture, activity, and trends.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/dashboards-and-reports/monitor-dashboards-and-reports.md">Dashboards and reports</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-terminal">:terminal:</i> XQL<br>Run advanced queries across your data.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cloud-xql/get-started-with-xql.md">Cortex Cloud XQL</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-magnifying-glass">:magnifying-glass:</i> Graph Search<br>Explore relationships between assets and findings.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/graph-search/what-is-graph-search.md">Graph Search</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 4. Expand coverage

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-database">:database:</i> Data Security<br>Protect sensitive data stores.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-data-security/what-is-cortex-cloud-data-security.md">Cortex Data Security</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-user-lock">:user-lock:</i> Identity Security<br>Review identities and permissions.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cloud-identity-security/what-is-cortex-cloud-identity-security.md">Cortex Cloud Identity Security</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-scale-balanced">:scale-balanced:</i> Compliance<br>Track standards and assessments.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/compliance/monitor-and-track-compliance-adherence.md">Compliance</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-sliders">:sliders:</i> Cloud workload rules and policies<br>Manage detections and preventive controls.</td><td><a href="broken://pages/Fs72VAhk2z8V8xKOQnI0">Broken link</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-bolt">:bolt:</i> Serverless protection<br>Cover serverless posture and runtime security.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/serverless-function-posture-security/serverless-function-posture-security.md">Serverless Function Posture Security</a></td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/serverless-function-runtime-security/overview.md">Serverless function runtime security</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-plug">:plug:</i> Data sources and onboarding<br>Connect cloud accounts and integrations.</td><td><a href="/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cloud-data-sources-and-connectors/what-are-cortex-cloud-data-sources.md">Cortex Cloud Data Sources and Connectors</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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