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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) | Falco |
|---|---|---|
| License / Pricing | Licensed | Open Source |
| Type | DevOps | DevOps |
| GitHub Stars | — | — |
| Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Key Features | 6 listed | 6 listed |
| Integrations | 4 listed | 5 listed |
| Categories | SecurityContainer Security | SecurityKubernetes-tools |
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
Falco
- Kernel-level syscall visibility using eBPF for deep runtime inspection
- Pre-built detection rules for MITRE ATT&CK cloud techniques
- Custom rules in YAML for organisation-specific threat detection
- Alerts routed to Slack, PagerDuty, Elasticsearch, and more via Falcosidekick
- Kubernetes audit log analysis for API server event detection
- Low-overhead eBPF probe for production-safe deployment
Real-World Use Cases
Twistlock (Prisma Cloud)
CIS Benchmark compliance for container workloads
Deploy Twistlock Defender as a DaemonSet on all Kubernetes nodes
Falco
Detecting container escape attempts
Deploy Falco as a DaemonSet with the eBPF probe on all Kubernetes nodes
Monitoring Kubernetes API server activity
Enable Kubernetes audit log forwarding to Falco
Integrations
Twistlock (Prisma Cloud)
kubernetesdockerjenkinsgithub-actions
Falco
kubernetestrivyelastic-observabilitydatadogprometheus
🏆 Which should you choose?
Choose Twistlock (Prisma Cloud) if…
- → you want a managed or commercial offering with enterprise support and SLAs
Choose Falco if…
- → you need a fully open-source, self-hosted solution with no vendor lock-in