Sysdig

Cloud and container security platform built on open-source Falco for runtime threat detection

ToolCloud Security & CNAPPCloud, Self-hosted

Pricing: Custom enterprise pricing / Free (Falco OSS)

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

What is Sysdig?

Sysdig is a cloud and container security platform built on the open-source Falco runtime security engine. Sysdig provides comprehensive CNAPP capabilities including CSPM, CWPP, vulnerability management, and cloud detection and response (CDR), with a particular strength in runtime security powered by deep system call visibility. Sysdig's approach combines agentless cloud scanning with agent-based runtime protection, offering both posture management and real-time threat detection in a single platform.

Best for: Organizations that need strong runtime security and real-time threat detection alongside cloud posture management, especially in Kubernetes environments

Pros

Highly rated runtime security built on the widely-adopted Falco engine
Deep system call visibility for real-time threat detection
Strong cloud detection and response (CDR) capabilities
Good balance of agentless posture scanning and agent-based runtime protection
Active open-source community around Falco and Sysdig OSS

Things to check

Agent deployment required for runtime features adds operational complexity
CSPM capabilities less comprehensive than dedicated CSPM leaders like Wiz
Node-based pricing can become expensive in large Kubernetes environments
Platform complexity when enabling both agentless and agent-based features
DSPM and CIEM features less mature than Wiz's offerings

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

Key Features

Runtime security powered by Falco engine

Cloud detection and response (CDR)

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

Vulnerability management and prioritization

Kubernetes security and compliance

Cloud workload protection with syscall visibility

Infrastructure-as-Code scanning

Identity and access management risk analysis

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Sources & references

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Sysdig: official websitePrimary source
About Us | Sysdig
Official site
Sysdig Monitor Pricing | Sysdig
Official site
Sysdig, a container monitoring startup, raises $10.7M
VentureBeat
Sysdig meets the SOC 2 standards for security and availability
Help Net Security
Sysdig Trust Center
Official site
Sysdig achieves SOC 2 Type II compliance (press release)
Official site

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Key facts

Pricing: Custom enterprise pricing / Free (Falco OSS)
Model: Node-based (per protected node)
Founded: 2013
Cloud: Yes
Self-hosted: Yes

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