TL;DR - Falco
- Falco is an open-source runtime security tool for Kubernetes and containers
- It detects abnormal behavior and security threats using kernel-level monitoring
- Completely free and open-source, with commercial support available
Pricing: Free forever
Best for: Individuals & startups
Score: 86/100
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Open source
- Runtime security
- Kubernetes native
- eBPF based
- CNCF project
About Falco
Falco detects runtime threats in containers and Kubernetes. Monitor system calls, detect anomalies, alert on suspicious behavior—security visibility into what's actually happening in your clusters.
The detection rules are community-maintained. The overhead is minimal. Integration with security tools is straightforward.
Kubernetes security teams use Falco for runtime threat detection in containerized environments.
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Falco FAQ
Yes, Falco is open source and free. Created by Sysdig, now a CNCF project. Commercial support available.
Falco is a cloud-native runtime security tool. Detects threats in containers and Kubernetes. Uses eBPF for kernel-level visibility.
Falco is the open-source detection engine. Sysdig Secure builds commercial product on top. Falco free; Sysdig Secure paid with more features.
Falco monitors system calls using eBPF or kernel module. Rules detect anomalous behavior. Alerts on threats in real-time.