Falco
Falco is a cloud native runtime security tool for Linux that detects and alerts on abnormal behavior and potential security threats in real-time by monitoring system calls and kernel events.
| Category | Container & Kubernetes Security |
|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 7520 |
| Last Commit | 1 month ago |
| This page updated | a month ago |
| Pricing Details | Open Source - Free to use under Apache License 2.0 |
| Target Audience | Security professionals, DevOps teams, and organizations using cloud-native applications. |
Falco is a cloud native runtime security tool designed for Linux operating systems. It is primarily used to detect and alert on abnormal behavior and potential security threats in real-time. Here are its core capabilities:
- Kernel Monitoring: Observes system calls (syscalls) and other kernel events to detect security threats.
- Container and Kubernetes Support: Enhances event analysis by integrating metadata from container runtimes and Kubernetes environments.
- Customizable Rules: Allows users to define custom rules to detect specific security threats, extendable using plugins.
Deployment Architecture and Requirements
- Installation: Can be installed from source or using pre-built packages, requires a Linux environment.
- Integration with External Services: Integrates with external services like GitHub through plugins.
- Streaming Data Processing: Operates in a true streaming fashion, making it efficient and responsive.
Key Features
- Real-Time Detection: Detects threats in real-time for quick response.
- Lightweight Operation: Does not store or index data, making it inexpensive to run.
- Customizable Rules: Highly customizable ruleset for specific security needs.
Pricing & Deployment
- Open Source: Free to use under the Apache 2.0 license. Community-driven support available through GitHub and CNCF.