Securing containerized applications demands a multi-layered strategy that spans the entire lifecycle from development to production, a challenge Aqua has spent nearly a decade mastering. Aqua’s Container Security solution provides full lifecycle protection by identifying vulnerabilities early in the build phase, integrating acceptance gates in the CI/CD pipeline to minimize risks, and offering real-time runtime protection in production environments. With the Aqua Platform, organizations can secure container workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, stop attacks as they happen, and maintain compliance, all without slowing development.
The impact of Aqua’s approach is clear and customers agree. Gabriel Alexandru, Senior Security Engineer at Spotnana, shared:
Gabriel Alexandru, Senior Security EngineerSpotnana
Aqua Shines in the GigaOm Radar Report
For the second consecutive year, Aqua Security has been recognized as a Leader and Outperformer in the GigaOm Radar for Container Security. Aqua was the only vendor to receive five stars in five different key features comparisons, including drift analysis, lifecycle security management, deep image threat analysis, registry scanning and monitoring, and secrets management. The report states: “Aqua’s platform is particularly well suited for organizations adopting cloud native technologies and containerized applications, helping them secure their entire application lifecycle from development to production across diverse cloud environments.”
This acknowledgment reflects Aqua’s commitment to innovation and its ability to address the evolving needs of businesses across industries.
The GigaOm Radar is a respected benchmark for evaluating container security solutions. Vendors are assessed on innovation, feature completeness, and market impact. Aqua’s leadership in this space highlights its ability to deliver scalable, practical solutions for industries like finance, healthcare, and technology.
Aqua’s Unique Approach to Container Security
Aqua stands out in container security by offering a modular, extensible platform tailored to meet the challenges of modern cloud-native environments. Its innovations, such as Dynamic Threat Analysis (DTA) for sandbox-based malware detection and the widely trusted Trivy scanner for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, ensure robust protection across the container lifecycle. Aqua’s focus on deterministic methods, such as drift prevention and deep runtime protection using eBPF, minimizes false positives and maximizes accuracy, making it a trusted partner for enterprises worldwide. These capabilities are bolstered by Aqua’s Nautilus research team, whose work on emerging threats provides actionable insights that enhance both our solutions and the broader security community.
“Aqua’s Dynamic Threat Analysis (DTA) is a patented, sandbox-based malware detection system for container images. It runs images in a secure environment, using eBPF tracing to closely inspect their behavior and map it to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. This capability allows Aqua to detect evasive threats, fileless malware, and sophisticated attacks that static scanners might miss, providing detailed behavioral analysis and attack path visualizations.”
Innovations and Advancements Since Last Year
Since our last GigaOm Radar recognition, Aqua has continued to innovate, introducing new features and enhancements to address the evolving needs of our customers:
- AI-Driven Threat Remediation: Leveraging artificial intelligence to remediate misconfigurations and vulnerabilities across container images.
- Enhanced Scanning Capabilities: Expanding code security to uncover hidden or deleted secrets that traditional scanners miss.
- High-Fidelity Threat Detection: Improving our sophisticated threat detection engine so that it is sensitive enough to identify real threats that could compromise business operations, but smart enough not to trigger a cascade of false positives.
These advancements reflect Aqua’s dedication to staying ahead of the curve and empowering businesses to adapt to new challenges with confidence.
The Future of Container Security with Aqua
Looking ahead, Aqua remains focused on driving innovation in container security. Our roadmap includes:
- Expanding capabilities for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- AI and machine learning to enhance threat detection and response.
- Strengthening alignment with global compliance frameworks to meet the needs of regulated industries such as DORA.
By continually evolving our platform, Aqua ensures organizations have the tools needed to secure their cloud native environments while embracing digital transformation.
Download the GigaOm Radar Report
To learn more about Aqua’s position in the GigaOm Radar for Container Security and how our solutions can help secure your containerized environments, download the full report today. Discover why leading organizations trust Aqua to protect their most critical applications across the lifecycle.
