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Datadog Security

Unified security and observability platform with cloud SIEM and posture management

ToolSIEM & Security AnalyticsCloud

Pricing: See the vendor site for current pricing.

Reviewed by the Cyber Vendor Guide editorial team against the public sources cited below · Last reviewed February 2026 · How we review listings

What is Datadog Security?

Datadog Security brings together cloud SIEM, cloud security posture management (CSPM), cloud workload security, and application security into a unified platform alongside Datadog's observability tools. By combining security and observability data, teams can detect threats faster and investigate incidents with full infrastructure context, eliminating the gap between DevOps and security.

Best for: DevSecOps teams that want unified security and observability with deep cloud-native visibility

Pros

  • Seamless integration of security and observability
  • Strong cloud-native and container security
  • Fast deployment with existing Datadog agents
  • Excellent visualization and dashboarding
  • Growing rapidly with frequent feature releases

Things to check

  • SIEM capabilities less mature than dedicated solutions
  • Costs compound across multiple security modules
  • Limited on-premises support
  • Lock-in to Datadog ecosystem for full value

Reported in public reviews and vendor documentation. See sources below.

Key Features

Cloud SIEM with real-time threat detection
Cloud security posture management (CSPM)
Cloud workload security (CWS)
Application security monitoring (ASM)
Unified security and observability dashboards
OOTB detection rules with MITRE mapping
Automated investigation notebooks
Sensitive data scanner

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Key facts

Pricing
See the vendor site for current pricing.
Model
Per-GB analyzed + per-host for additional modules
Founded
2010
Cloud
Yes
Self-hosted
No
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