Sysdig Secure
by Sysdig Inc.
Best for SMBSysdig Secure is a cloud-native container security tool built on Falco the CNCF open source runtime security project delivering real-time container threat detection, Kubernetes security posture management, and vulnerability management with the fastest mean time to detect (MTTD) of any container security platform, making it one of the best container security tools for security operations teams.
Starting Price
Starts at ~$20/node/month; enterprise on quote at sysdig.com
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Key Features
- Container Runtime Security Falco-Powered Real-Time Threat Detection
- Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM)
- Container Image Vulnerability Scanning
- Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
- Runtime Threat Detection CNCF Falco Engine
- Drift Control Detect Unauthorized Runtime Changes
- Activity Audit Complete Container Activity History
- Forensics Post-Incident Container Investigation
- Network Security Container Network Policy Management
- CNAPP Unified Container + Cloud Security Platform
- CI/CD Scanning Shift-Left Container Security
- Supply Chain Security SBOM & Attestation
- Compliance Reporting CIS
- NIST
- PCI
- SOC 2
- HIPAA
- Risk Spotlight Prioritize Container CVEs by Runtime Exposure
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Falco CNCF-donated open source foundation = community trust and transparency
- +Fastest container threat detection MTTD via kernel-level syscall monitoring
- +Risk Spotlight prioritizes CVEs by whether the vulnerable package is actually loaded at runtime dramatically reduces noise
- +FedRAMP authorized for government container security
- +CNAPP combining container security + CSPM + CWPP + vulnerability management
- +Full post-incident forensics reconstructs container attack chain
- +Sysdig Monitor integration security + performance in one tool
Cons
- −Premium per-node pricing escalates for large Kubernetes clusters
- −Agent-based requires eBPF agent on every node
- −Less comprehensive CSPM depth vs. Wiz for cloud posture
- −On-premise deployment less streamlined than cloud-native competitors
- −Complex initial setup for teams without Falco expertise
Best For
Security operations teams running Kubernetes who need the fastest container threat detection using Falco kernel-level syscall monitoring to detect threats in milliseconds, with runtime CVE prioritization that eliminates false positives by only surfacing vulnerabilities actually running in production.
Target Audience
Enterprise, Technology Companies, Financial Services, DevOps and Security Teams running Kubernetes
Key Integrations
Competitor Tools
Pricing
Model
Annual subscription per node; pricing tiers on quote
Starting At
Starts at ~$20/node/month; enterprise on quote at sysdig.com
Free Trial
Yes 30-day free trial at sysdig.com; Falco open source freeCompany Info
Founded
2013
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, USA
Employees
700+
Company Size
Mid-Market & Enterprise (50 to 100,000+ containers)
Funding
Private Series F; backed by Insight Partners, Permira, Accel. Total raised: ~$745M. Valuation ~$2.5B.
Certifications
Awards & Recognition
Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader CNAPP 2025 | Forrester Wave Leader Container Security Q2 2025 | FedRAMP PMO Authorized | CNCF Member Falco Project Maintainer | SC Awards Best Container Security 2025
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