Alcide
Kubernetes security from CI/CD to cluster.
Overview
Alcide, now part of Rapid7, is a Kubernetes-native security platform that helps you secure your Kubernetes deployments throughout the entire lifecycle. It provides tools for scanning your Kubernetes configurations and manifests for security and compliance issues, as well as runtime security capabilities to detect and respond to threats in your running clusters. Alcide is designed to be used by DevOps and security teams to ensure the security and compliance of their Kubernetes environments.
✨ Key Features
- Kubernetes configuration and compliance scanning
- CI/CD pipeline integration for early detection of issues
- Runtime security with threat detection and network policies
- Kubernetes forensics and incident response
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on Kubernetes configuration and compliance scanning
- Integration with the Rapid7 Insight platform
Unique Value: Provides a holistic view of Kubernetes security, from the CI/CD pipeline to the running cluster.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Scanning Kubernetes YAML files for misconfigurations in a Git repository
- Blocking the deployment of non-compliant workloads to a Kubernetes cluster
- Visualizing network traffic and creating network policies in Kubernetes
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Securing non-Kubernetes environments
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a strong focus on Kubernetes configuration and compliance, and is now integrated with the broader Rapid7 security platform.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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