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Twistlock (Prisma Cloud)
Comprehensive container and cloud-native security from build to runtime.
At a Glance
| Attribute | Clair | Twistlock (Prisma Cloud) |
|---|---|---|
| License / Pricing | Open Source | Licensed |
| Type | DevOps | DevOps |
| GitHub Stars | — | — |
| Rating | 4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Key Features | 6 listed | 6 listed |
| Integrations | 3 listed | 4 listed |
| Categories | SecurityContainer SecurityVulnerability Scanning | SecurityContainer Security |
Key Features
Clair
- Scans container images against multiple vulnerability databases (NVD, Alpine, Debian, RHEL)
- REST API for integration with registries and CI/CD pipelines
- Incremental image analysis using layer-based caching
- Notification service for alerting on newly published CVEs affecting existing images
- Used by Quay.io as the default scanning backend
- Supports OCI, Docker v2, and manifest list image formats
Twistlock (Prisma Cloud)
- Image scanning for CVEs, malware, and compliance benchmarks (CIS, PCI, HIPAA)
- Runtime defense using machine learning to model and enforce normal behaviour
- Host and Kubernetes security posture management
- Web Application and API Security (WAAS) for container-based services
- CI/CD integration for shift-left scanning in pipelines
- Centralised visibility across Docker, Kubernetes, Serverless, and VMs
Real-World Use Cases
Clair
Registry-integrated vulnerability scanning
Deploy Clair alongside a container registry (Quay, Harbor, or custom)
Twistlock (Prisma Cloud)
CIS Benchmark compliance for container workloads
Deploy Twistlock Defender as a DaemonSet on all Kubernetes nodes
Integrations
Clair
dockerkubernetesgithub-actions
Twistlock (Prisma Cloud)
kubernetesdockerjenkinsgithub-actions
🏆 Which should you choose?
Choose Clair if…
- → you need a fully open-source, self-hosted solution with no vendor lock-in
Choose Twistlock (Prisma Cloud) if…
- → you want a managed or commercial offering with enterprise support and SLAs