1. Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks
Prisma Cloud is a comprehensive cloud-native security platform that provides end-to-end visibility and protection for containerized applications.
Key Features:
- Image scanning for vulnerabilities
- Runtime protection for Kubernetes and Docker
- Compliance and governance enforcement
- Advanced threat detection
Best For: Enterprises seeking unified cloud and container security.
2. Aqua Security
Aqua Security is a leading platform that specializes in securing containers, serverless workloads, and Kubernetes clusters.
Key Features:
- Vulnerability scanning for container images
- Runtime protection and workload control
- Kubernetes security posture management
- DevSecOps pipeline integration
Best For: DevOps teams integrating security into CI/CD workflows.
3. Sysdig Secure
Sysdig Secure offers deep visibility into containerized environments with runtime security, compliance, and vulnerability management.
Key Features:
- Runtime threat detection
- Container image scanning
- Compliance dashboards (CIS, NIST, PCI)
- Open-source Falco integration
Best For: Teams seeking open-source-friendly container monitoring.
4. Twistlock (Now Prisma Cloud Compute Edition)
Twistlock — now part of Prisma Cloud — offers specialized container and host protection features.
Key Features:
- Full lifecycle container security
- Runtime defense with behavioral analytics
- Continuous vulnerability management
- Kubernetes compliance enforcement
Best For: Organizations using Palo Alto’s security ecosystem.
5. StackRox (Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security)
StackRox now integrated into Red Hat OpenShift, provides native Kubernetes security and policy controls.
Key Features:
- Kubernetes-native risk profiling
- Vulnerability and configuration management
- Runtime threat detection
- Policy-based access control
Best For: Enterprises using Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes clusters.
6. Snyk Container
Snyk Container is a developer-friendly solution that integrates container security directly into development pipelines.
Key Features:
- Automated image scanning
- CI/CD integration for DevSecOps
- Vulnerability remediation guidance
- Open-source dependency monitoring
Best For: Development teams looking for lightweight container security.
7. Anchore Enterprise
Anchore is an open-source-based container security platform designed to enforce security policies throughout CI/CD pipelines.
Key Features:
- Image policy enforcement
- Vulnerability scanning
- Centralized reporting and compliance tracking
- Integration with Jenkins, GitLab, and Kubernetes
Best For: Security teams managing container compliance and governance.
8. Trend Micro Cloud One – Container Security
Trend Micro Cloud One provides automated protection for containerized applications in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Key Features:
- Image scanning and runtime protection
- Centralized visibility and compliance reports
- Seamless integration with DevOps tools
- Threat intelligence from Trend Micro Research
Best For: Enterprises seeking an all-in-one cloud and container security suite.
9. Lacework
Lacework leverages machine learning to provide runtime security, anomaly detection, and cloud compliance monitoring.
Key Features:
- Behavior-based anomaly detection
- Kubernetes and container workload monitoring
- Risk prioritization and reporting
- Cloud-native threat intelligence
Best For: Businesses prioritizing automated threat detection and analytics.
10. NeuVector (SUSE NeuVector)
NeuVector by SUSE provides full-lifecycle container security with zero-trust segmentation and network visibility.
Key Features:
- Deep packet inspection for container traffic
- Real-time runtime protection
- Vulnerability management
- Kubernetes-native integration
Best For: Enterprises needing advanced runtime network visibility.