Container Security Tools Resources

I’m looking into platforms that deliver strong runtime container security—tools that don’t just scan images pre-deployment but actively monitor workloads as they run. The goal is to catch anomalous behavior, policy violations, or real-time threats inside Kubernetes and containerized environments. Here are a few standout options based on what I’m seeing in G2’s Container Security Tools category:

Built on Falco, Sysdig Secure is well known for its deep runtime visibility. It monitors system calls, detects abnormal behavior, and enforces compliance policies in real time. It also ties runtime events back to images and Kubernetes metadata, which is great for quick incident response.

While Wiz is best known for agentless cloud scanning, its runtime insights help teams detect drift, identify active vulnerabilities, and monitor misconfigurations across running containers and clusters. It’s appealing for teams wanting runtime context without heavy instrumentation.

Orca offers runtime threat detection as part of its broader CNAPP platform. It correlates workload behavior with vulnerabilities and cloud configuration data, giving teams a unified view of risk across running containers.

A strong runtime security option for Kubernetes-heavy environments. It tracks process activity, network flows, and policy violations while offering admission control and automated remediation.

Primarily focused on supply chain security, but increasingly used alongside runtime monitoring workflows. Its signed, minimal images reduce attack surface and provide traceability when runtime threats surface.

I’d love to hear why you chose your runtime monitoring platform, how well it integrated with your existing Kubernetes operations, and whether it improved incident investigation workflows.

Looking at recent data in the Container Security Tools category, several platforms stand out for teams that operate in highly regulated environments or need tighter compliance controls across their containerized workloads. These tools help security teams meet frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and NIST by offering capabilities such as image signing, vulnerability management, policy enforcement, and runtime protection. Here are some of the top platforms I’m evaluating based on G2 product data:

Delivers agentless cloud and container scanning with strong compliance mapping. Wiz continuously checks Kubernetes and container configurations against industry frameworks and provides clear remediation workflows. Helpful for teams that want high visibility without deploying additional agents.

Sysdig offers deep runtime security, image scanning, and policy enforcement—supported by Falco rules. Its compliance reports align with major regulatory frameworks, which is a big plus for organizations that need auditable evidence and live risk scoring.

Known for its agentless CNAPP approach, Orca maps cloud and container risks directly to compliance requirements. Good for teams wanting fast deployment and consolidated compliance dashboards spanning VMs, containers, and Kubernetes.

Strong focus on supply chain integrity and compliance with frameworks like SLSA. Chainguard provides signed, minimal, and verifiable container images—ideal for companies that need tight provenance controls and strict attestation workflows.

A comprehensive platform offering image compliance checks, admission control policies, and runtime defense. Great for regulated industries that use Kubernetes heavily and need consistent policy enforcement across clusters.

These platforms provide the kind of compliance safeguards and audit-ready insights security teams need to deploy containers responsibly in regulated cloud environments.

Based on your experience, are there other compliance-centric container security tools you'd recommend?

Hi all!

I’m exploring the best platforms to secure Kubernetes workloads for a growing engineering team. Mainly, a solution that provides strong visibility, container scanning, and runtime protection—without becoming too complex to manage on a day-to-day basis. Bonus points if onboarding is quick and doesn’t require a massive infrastructure lift. Based on what I found in the Container Security Tools category on G2, here are the platforms I’m currently evaluating:

Known for its agentless approach and deep visibility across cloud assets and Kubernetes clusters. It seems great for fast setup, but I’m curious how well it scales in heavily distributed environments.

Offers runtime threat detection, image scanning, and compliance features, powered partly by Falco. I’d love to hear how teams balance its comprehensive feature set with ease of day-to-day use.

Another agentless security platform with strong cloud and container scanning. It looks appealing for quick deployment, but I wonder whether it keeps up accurately with very dynamic Kubernetes workloads.

Focused on securing the software supply chain through hardened container images and signed artifacts. Seems like a strong option if SBOMs and provenance tracking are top priorities. Anyone using it to secure production Kubernetes clusters?

A robust solution for vulnerability management, network segmentation, and runtime controls. Likely a natural fit for OpenShift users—though I’m curious about the learning curve for teams not already in the Red Hat ecosystem.

If your organization has implemented any of these tools for Kubernetes security, I’d love to know what tipped the scales for you—and whether you’d make the same choice again.