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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) | Trivy |
|---|---|---|
| License / Pricing | Licensed | Open Source |
| Type | DevOps | DevOps |
| GitHub Stars | — | — |
| Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Key Features | 6 listed | 6 listed |
| Integrations | 4 listed | 6 listed |
| Categories | SecurityContainer Security | SecurityContainer SecurityVulnerability Scanning |
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
Trivy
- Scans container images, filesystems, Git repos, and Kubernetes clusters
- Detects OS package vulnerabilities, language dependencies, and IaC misconfigurations
- Secret scanning for accidentally committed credentials
- SBOM generation in CycloneDX and SPDX formats
- Fast local scanning with no daemon or server required
- Native integrations with CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes admission controllers
Real-World Use Cases
Twistlock (Prisma Cloud)
CIS Benchmark compliance for container workloads
Deploy Twistlock Defender as a DaemonSet on all Kubernetes nodes
Trivy
Container image scanning in CI/CD
Add a Trivy scan step after the Docker build in the CI pipeline
Kubernetes cluster misconfiguration audit
Run trivy k8s --report summary cluster to scan all running workloads
Integrations
Twistlock (Prisma Cloud)
kubernetesdockerjenkinsgithub-actions
Trivy
dockerkubernetesgithub-actionsgitlab-ci-cdjenkinsaqua
🏆 Which should you choose?
Choose Twistlock (Prisma Cloud) if…
- → you want a managed or commercial offering with enterprise support and SLAs
Choose Trivy if…
- → you need a fully open-source, self-hosted solution with no vendor lock-in