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Twistlock (Prisma Cloud)
Comprehensive container and cloud-native security from build to runtime.
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At a Glance
| Attribute | Twistlock (Prisma Cloud) | Aqua Security |
|---|---|---|
| License / Pricing | Licensed | Licensed |
| Type | DevOps | DevOps |
| GitHub Stars | — | — |
| Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Key Features | 6 listed | 6 listed |
| Integrations | 4 listed | 6 listed |
| Categories | SecurityContainer Security | SecurityContainer Security |
Key Features
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
Aqua Security
- Image scanning for vulnerabilities, malware, and misconfigurations
- Runtime security with eBPF-based threat detection (built on Tracee)
- Kubernetes security posture management (KSPM)
- Infrastructure-as-code scanning for Terraform, CloudFormation, and Kubernetes
- Software Supply Chain Security: SBOM, signed images, and pipeline integrity
- Trivy open-source scanner is part of the Aqua ecosystem
Real-World Use Cases
Twistlock (Prisma Cloud)
CIS Benchmark compliance for container workloads
Deploy Twistlock Defender as a DaemonSet on all Kubernetes nodes
Aqua Security
Shift-left security in the CI/CD pipeline
Integrate the Aqua scanner into the CI pipeline after the Docker build
Runtime protection for Kubernetes workloads
Deploy the Aqua enforcer as a DaemonSet on all Kubernetes nodes
Integrations
Twistlock (Prisma Cloud)
kubernetesdockerjenkinsgithub-actions
Aqua Security
kubernetestrivydockerjenkinsgithub-actionsgitlab-ci-cd
🏆 Which should you choose?
Choose Twistlock (Prisma Cloud) if…
- → you're already in the Security ecosystem and prefer Twistlock (Prisma Cloud)'s workflow
Choose Aqua Security if…
- → you're already in the Security ecosystem and prefer Aqua Security's workflow