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“First-of-its-kind runtime security engine leveraging BPF-LSM at its core. Full Kubernetes (K8s) security including network micro segmentation, Zero Trust policy discovery, workload hardening, and Kubernetes Identity and Entitlements Management (KIEM)”
Why is Runtime Security Imperative?
Are you spending excessive amounts of time looking into alerts?
Investigations take too long, often 20 minutes or longer per alert causing alert fatigue each day. 1000s of Security dangers go unchecked!
- Your cloud-native apps demand a modern approach to security—one that is embedded and adaptive instead of reactive and outdated.
- Rules and manual configurations left unmanaged quickly become irrelevant, leaving critical attack surfaces neglected and extremely vulnerable. AccuKnox Runtime Security takes the guesswork out of securing dynamic cloud environments with:
- Intelligent Guardrails that self-adapt access policies at runtime before misuse and exposure.
- 360° Infrastructure Mapping for continuous discovery across ephemeral environments. Know your terrain.
- Risk-focused alerting powered by embedded analytics to cut through the noise and focus on what matters most.
- Auto-Remediation Playbooks that codify and automate response procedures for consistent protection.
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HashiCorp Vault Hardening
- Restrict access to HashiCorp Vault mount points in Pod
- Whitelist and provide fine grained access to ensure least permissive security controls
- Protect onprem Vault from advanced attacks (Ransomware, Bitcoin Miner, DDOS, etc.)
CyberArk Conjur Hardening
- CyberArk Conjur Hardening
- Allow access to certain paths only for certain process(es)
- Prevent Zero-Day attacks on mission-critical workload from insider-threats
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Build to Runtime Security
| Type of Scanner /Capabilities | Agents | Unauthenticated Network Scanner | Authenticated Scanner | Cloud Security Posture Manager |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk to Scanned Assets |  Medium |  High | Medium |  Yes |  None |
| Security Visibility Depth | High |  Low | High | Low | High |
| Security Visibility Breadth | Low | Medium | Low | High | High |
| Vulnerability Detection | Yes | Medium | Yes | No | Yes |
| Malware Detection | High | No | No | No | Yes |
| INFRA, OS, Apps, & Data Inventory | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Cloud Level Misconfiguration Detection | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Scan Stopped Machines | No | No | No | N/A | Yes |
Stop Playing Catch-up with Yesterday's Threats
Runtime Security is an inseparable component of cloud workload protection. It focuses on protecting cloud-native applications while they are actively running in production environments. In essence, it is the last line of defense against cyber threats and vulnerabilities that may exploit weaknesses in an application during its execution.
Enterprises
Enterprises across various industries need Runtime Security to safeguard their cloud-native applications and sensitive data. Security breaches can have devastating consequences, including data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage.
- Ensure Cloud-Native Application Security
- Prevent Data Breaches
- Avoid Financial Losses
- Protect Reputation
Cloud-Native Application Developers
Developers play a crucial role in ensuring the security of their applications during runtime. They need the tools and solutions to monitor application behavior and respond to potential threats effectively.
- Monitor Application Behavior
- Respond to Threats
- Implement Security Tools
Regulatory Compliance Team
Industries are subject to strict Governance, Risk and Compliance. Runtime Security helps organizations comply with these regulations, avoiding hefty fines and legal issues.
- Ensure GRC Adherence
- Avoid Fines & Legal Issues
- Maintain Compliance Documentation
Get total visibility into your cloud environment and pinpoint the most critical risks with intelligent and adaptive runtime security
We’re at the forefront of the Zero Trust CNAPP Security. We provide an integrated approach to cloud security that combines:
- Agentless Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
- Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM)
- eBPF + LSM Powered Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
Here’s how our Zero Trust cloud security solutions help organization’s achieve inline runtime security.
Automatic Zero Trust Policies
This ensures that only authorized entities gain access to cloud-native applications.
Comprehensive Reporting
Ability to generate deep-scan security reports and audits. Unmatched visibility into application’s security posture.
Application Behavior and Workload Hardening
Both these features are accessible via a centralized dashboard to measure risks and proactively protect against threats.
Network Micro segmentation
The platform facilitates network micro segmentation. This accelerates the isolation of critical application components.
SIEM/SOAR Integrations
We offer the ability to integrate with SIEM and SOAR platforms. This means elevated threat detection and response capabilities.
Multi-Cloud Support
Our multi-cloud, multi-cluster, and multi-tenant SaaS model ensures flexibility and scalability for diverse cloud-native environments.
| Cloud Security | Static Security | Runtime Security |
|---|---|---|
| CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management) | Utilize CSPM tools for security compliance assessment | Continuously monitor and enforce security policies |
| CWPP (Cloud Workload Protection Platform) | Harden cloud-native workloads and components | Secure workloads against vulnerabilities and threats |
| Securing Secrets | Secure handling and storage, encryption, access control | Strong identity and access management, regular rotation |
| 5G Security | Develop with 5G security considerations | Implement 5G-compatible security measures |
| Compliance & Reporting | Create compliance policies aligned with standards | Continuous compliance checks, reporting, remediation |
| Policy as Code | Create security rules as code, integrate into SDLC | Consistently implement policies through automation |
| Zero-Day Attack | Use proactive methods, e.g., threat modeling | Install intrusion detection and prevention tools |
| DevSecOps | Integrate security into DevOps pipeline | Continuously monitor and evaluate security |
| Deployment | Create secure deployment pipelines, automate processes | Implement runtime deployment security controls |
| Integrations | Plan and implement security integrations | Continuous monitoring and management for security |
Use Cases of Runtime Security
- Runtime Application Behavior - Observability
- Simplified Cloud Container Security
- Detect Container Vulnerabilities and Threats at Runtime
- Streamline Compliance and Governance
Runtime Application Behavior – Observability
- File Observability provides information about file access within the pod (including the process of file access and its status).
- Process observability shows all processes executing in the pod, including pods or containers, and any processes that are blocked from execution.
Runtime Security Platform: Complete Guide
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Protect your cloud-native workloads with AccuKnox Runtime Security—real-time threat detection and prevention built for Kubernetes, containers, VMs, and serverless environments. Detect anomalies, enforce policies, and stop attacks as they happen.
What is Runtime Security?
Runtime Security focuses on monitoring and protecting applications and workloads while they are actively running. It goes beyond static scans by observing behaviour in real time, identifying suspicious activity, and blocking attacks before they can cause damage.
In dynamic cloud environments where containers and microservices scale rapidly, runtime protection is crucial for defending against zero-day exploits, insider threats, and advanced malware.
Why Runtime Security Matters Today
Modern applications run in distributed, ephemeral environments. Traditional perimeter defences can’t keep up with:
- Rapidly changing workloads
- Sophisticated runtime threats like process injection and fileless malware
- Unauthorised lateral movement within clusters
- Exploitation of misconfigurations during execution
AccuKnox Runtime Security provides continuous visibility and enforcement to close these gaps with minimal performance impact.
AccuKnox Runtime Security: Key Capabilities
✅ Behavioural Anomaly Detection
Continuously monitor processes, network connections, and system calls to detect unusual behaviour.
✅ Zero Trust Policy Enforcement
Use eBPF-based policies to enforce least privilege on system calls, file access, and network activity.
✅ Threat Prevention and Response
Automatically block suspicious activities such as code injection, privilege escalation, and suspicious file execution.
✅ Context-Aware Alerting
Prioritise alerts with context-rich data to reduce noise and accelerate incident response.
✅ Multi-Environment Support
Protect workloads running in Kubernetes, containers, virtual machines, and serverless platforms with seamless integration.
Runtime Security Components Table
Why AccuKnox Runtime Security?
AccuKnox delivers runtime protection built on cutting-edge technologies:
- eBPF-powered enforcement for deep visibility with minimal overhead
- Zero Trust policies are applied dynamically at runtime
- Open-source foundations with KubeArmor for transparency and flexibility
- Unified visibility across cloud-native environments and hybrid workloads
- Seamless integration with existing CI/CD and security workflows
How to Get Started with Runtime Security
- Connect your Kubernetes clusters and workloads
- Deploy AccuKnox runtime agents and enable behavioural monitoring
- Define Zero Trust policies tailored to your environment
- Continuously monitor for anomalies and block threats automatically
- Use context-rich alerts to improve incident response efficiency
Runtime Security Use Cases
- Detect and block zero-day attacks in containerised environments
- Enforce least-privilege execution policies across microservices
- Prevent lateral movement within Kubernetes clusters
- Identify insider threats and suspicious behaviours in real time
- Protect hybrid workloads spanning cloud and on-premises
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| Component | Focus Area | Key Functions | Ideal For |
| Behavioral Monitoring | Process & Network Activity | Detect anomalies in real-time runtime behaviour | SecOps, SOC Teams |
| Policy Enforcement | Zero Trust Runtime Control | Enforce least privilege on system calls and network traffic | Security Engineers, DevOps |
| Threat Prevention | Attack Blockade | Prevent code injection, lateral movement, and fileless malware | Incident Response Teams |
| Contextual Alerting | Incident Prioritization | Reduce alert noise with enriched runtime context | Security Analysts |
| Multi-Platform Support | Cloud-Native & Hybrid | Protect Kubernetes, containers, VMs, and serverless | Cloud Architects, Platform Teams |
Zero Trust Runtime Security FAQs
Runtime security protects cloud applications in production by guarding against exploits and attacks in real time during execution. It’s the last line of defense for cloud workloads operating in public and private clouds, and hybrid environments.
The main types are host-based and application-based runtime security including:
Container Runtime Security – Secures the container runtime environment and infrastructure that containers run on top of. Very critical for fortifying containers.
Kubernetes Runtime Security – Ensures pods and services are configured correctly. Focuses on securing the Kubernetes container orchestration runtime environment.
Cloud-Native Application Runtime Security – Secures cloud-native applications while running, through policies, encryption, monitoring, and other controls. Deals with dynamic cloud environments.
Container Runtime Security – Secures the container runtime environment and infrastructure that containers run on top of. Very critical for fortifying containers.
Kubernetes Runtime Security – Ensures pods and services are configured correctly. Focuses on securing the Kubernetes container orchestration runtime environment.
Cloud-Native Application Runtime Security – Secures cloud-native applications while running, through policies, encryption, monitoring, and other controls. Deals with dynamic cloud environments.
Use least privilege access, enable anomaly detection, monitor service accounts activity, implement runtime application self-protection checks, turn on API security, enable runtime encryption, integrate with a CWPP, and automate policy enforcement.
CWPP provides unified security across build, deploy and runtime stages. Runtime security is a key component of a modern CWPP to protect production workloads across public, private, and hybrid clouds.
Hardening host OS
Securing identities
Enabling logging
Masking data
Micro segmentation rules
Vulnerability management
Firewall policies
Integrating runtime security into CI/CD pipelines.
Securing identities
Enabling logging
Masking data
Micro segmentation rules
Vulnerability management
Firewall policies
Integrating runtime security into CI/CD pipelines.
KubeArmor stands out as the premier open-source runtime Kubernetes security engine, utilizing eBPF & LSMs for container workload protection. This CNCF project offers midsize businesses enterprise-grade zero trust security without licensing costs. Visit Accuknox – Open Source for KubeArmor details and Github for repositories.
Gen-AI powered Zero Trust CNAPP delivers comprehensive security across public clouds, private clouds, Edge/IoT, and 5G environments with seamless Nutanix integration. This unified platform ensures consistent protection regardless of infrastructure complexity. Learn more at Accuknox CNAPP and Zero trust Security Whitepaper.
Modern AI/LLM assets require specialized protection through AI-SPM capabilities and intelligent security orchestration. AskADA, an AI-powered conversational co-pilot, provides Security Analysts with advanced AI workload protection within integrated CNAPP platforms. Explore AI protection at AI Security and detailed capabilities in this Whitepaper.
Next-generation networks demand “Anywhere” Zero Trust protection with advanced eBPF technology fortifying 5G workloads. KubeArmor’s kernel-level monitoring provides unparalleled visibility across emerging network infrastructures and edge computing environments. See 5G solutions.
Continuous compliance monitoring across 30+ regulatory standards including SOC2, STIG, PCI, HIPAA, CIS, MITRE, and NIST ensures organizations meet stringent requirements. GRC capabilities provide automated compliance tracking with real-time monitoring and reporting. Access compliance details at continuous-compliance.
Deep runtime visibility with threat detection transforms incident response from hours to minutes across dynamic cloud-native infrastructure. Zero Trust policy enforcement provides real-time protection against sophisticated attacks through continuous monitoring and automated response. Watch this Video to learn more about runtime protection and access more info at CWPP.
Intelligent event correlation reduces false positives by 95% while transforming security response times from hours to minutes. AI-powered threat correlation with automated response capabilities enables security teams to focus on genuine threats. Click here to see dashboard capabilities and request assessment here.
ASPM (Application Security Posture Management) provides comprehensive misconfiguration & drift detection with continuous asset inventory and vulnerability assessments from development to production. Code-to-runtime protection ensures complete security coverage throughout the application lifecycle. Explore Accuknox solutions and CNAPP features.
Integrated KSPM combines CSPM and CWPP features with KubeArmor’s eBPF technology to deliver full security for Kubernetes, ensuring strong protection for containers through real-time monitoring at the kernel level. Learn more about KSPM.
Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) delivers automated policy enforcement through continuous compliance monitoring and dynamic network fortification across 30+ regulatory frameworks. Intelligent automation reduces manual overhead while ensuring a consistent security posture. Learn more about our automation features and compliance automation.
Multi-cloud environments struggle with consistent security enforcement across different operating systems and kernel configurations requiring LSM support. AccuKnox provides KubeArmor as an open-source CNCF project that leverages AppArmor and SELinux for unified multi-cloud workload protection. Learn more at Open Source Solutions and LSM Technology Guide.
Kubernetes environments need LSM integration that works consistently across different distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE) and managed services (EKS, GKE, AKS). AccuKnox’s KubeArmor provides native LSM integration across all major Kubernetes engines with AppArmor and SELinux support. See integration details at Kubernetes Security Guide and Product Tour.
Runtime security requires both eBPF for observability and LSMs for enforcement, but most tools only provide one approach or the other. AccuKnox uniquely combines eBPF monitoring with LSM enforcement through KubeArmor, providing comprehensive runtime protection with kernel-level visibility and policy enforcement. Explore at Runtime Security Implementation and Interactive Demo.
LSM-generated events are typically scattered across multiple logs and lack correlation with other security data, making threat detection difficult. AccuKnox’s unified dashboards correlate LSM events with cloud security data, reducing analysis time by 95% through intelligent event correlation and centralized visibility. See dashboard capabilities at Video Library and CNAPP Product Tour.
DevSecOps teams struggle with manual LSM policy creation and enforcement that slows deployment cycles and creates inconsistent security postures. AccuKnox automates LSM policy discovery and enforcement with KubeArmor, enabling seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines without deployment delays. Learn automation at Host Policy Enforcement and CI/CD Integration Tour.
Compliance frameworks require proof of runtime security controls, but traditional vulnerability scanners can’t demonstrate LSM effectiveness or enforcement coverage. AccuKnox’s vulnerability management leverages LSM telemetry for comprehensive compliance reporting across SOC2, NIST, and industry frameworks with automated evidence collection. See compliance features at Open Source Repos and CNAPP Product Tour.
AI workloads face unique runtime threats that bypass traditional security, requiring kernel-level protection that understands ML model execution patterns. AccuKnox’s ModelArmor uses LSM-based sandboxing to isolate AI workloads and prevent adversarial attacks through runtime policy enforcement with AppArmor and SELinux. Explore at AI Security Platform and ModelArmor Use Cases.
Zero-trust requires continuous verification at the kernel level, but most cloud tools only provide network-level controls without workload-level enforcement. AccuKnox implements true zero-trust through LSM-based workload isolation and runtime policy enforcement across all cloud environments using KubeArmor technology. Learn zero-trust approach at AccuKnox Vision and Open Source Solutions.
Traditional CNAPPs focus on configuration scanning but lack runtime workload protection through kernel-level security modules for comprehensive coverage. AccuKnox’s CNAPP integrates LSMs (AppArmor/SELinux) for runtime workload protection combined with CSPM and CWPP capabilities through KubeArmor integration. See comprehensive platform at CNAPP Product Tour and Product Demo.
Hybrid environments create LSM management complexity with different kernel versions, distributions, and security module configurations across on-premise and cloud. AccuKnox provides unified LSM management through KubeArmor with consistent policy enforcement across hybrid infrastructure and comprehensive posture visibility. Explore at LSM Technology Guide and Interactive Use Cases.
5G networks require ultra-low latency security that doesn’t impact performance, demanding efficient kernel-level protection for edge computing workloads. AccuKnox’s 5G security solution leverages KubeArmor with LSMs for infrastructure protection with minimal performance overhead through optimized policy enforcement. Learn 5G security at Open Source Solutions and KubeArmor LSM Guide.
Container runtime security requires LSM integration that understands container lifecycles, namespace isolation, and orchestration platform interactions. AccuKnox’s KubeArmor is the leading LSM-based container protection solution with AppArmor and SELinux enforcement designed specifically for containerized environments. See container security at Runtime Security Implementation and Video Tutorials.
Cloud environments need real-time LSM event processing and correlation to detect sophisticated attacks that exploit kernel vulnerabilities or bypass traditional security. AccuKnox’s commercial platform provides LSM-based threat detection with real-time correlation and automated response capabilities through integrated CNAPP architecture. Explore at AccuKnox Homepage and CNAPP Product Tour.
MSSPs need scalable LSM management across multiple customer environments with centralized visibility, policy management, and automated response capabilities. AccuKnox’s MSSP-ready platform provides LSM integration through KubeArmor with multi-tenant dashboards, automated policy discovery, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. See MSSP features at Open Source Repos and Integration Tour.
Zero-day attacks exploit unknown kernel vulnerabilities that signature-based detection completely misses, requiring behavioral analysis at the LSM level. AccuKnox’s zero-day prevention uses LSM-based behavioral analysis through KubeArmor to block unexpected system behaviors regardless of the specific exploit used. Learn prevention methods at Linux Security Modules Guide and Zero-Day Defense Demo.
On-premise container deployments need LSM integration that works without internet connectivity while providing comprehensive policy management and enforcement. AccuKnox’s on-premise solution supports air-gapped deployments with full LSM integration for AppArmor and SELinux enforcement through KubeArmor. See on-premise capabilities at Host Policy Enforcement and KubeArmor Implementation.
Production environments require dynamic LSM policy adjustment without service disruption while maintaining security effectiveness during incident response. AccuKnox enables dynamic workload lockdown through LSM policy updates with zero downtime using KubeArmor’s runtime policy enforcement capabilities. Explore at Runtime Security Implementation and Interactive Demo.
Compliance auditors require evidence of runtime security controls and LSM effectiveness for frameworks like SOC2, NIST, and industry-specific regulations. AccuKnox’s GRC capabilities provide comprehensive compliance support through LSM telemetry and automated compliance reporting with detailed audit trails and policy effectiveness metrics. See compliance support at AccuKnox Vision and Product Features.
Security teams need unified visibility combining LSM events with cloud security data to understand complete attack chains and threat context. AccuKnox’s security dashboards correlate LSM telemetry with CSPM and CWPP data, reducing security analysis time by 95% through intelligent event correlation. See dashboard capabilities at Video Library and CNAPP Product Tour.
Traditional agentless solutions can’t access LSM data for comprehensive risk assessment, missing critical kernel-level security posture information. AccuKnox’s hybrid approach combines agentless CSPM capabilities with agent-based LSM telemetry through KubeArmor for complete risk assessment without performance impact. Learn approach at Open Source Solutions and AccuKnox Agents Guide.
Security teams need AI analysis of LSM data to identify patterns and anomalies that indicate sophisticated attacks or policy violations. AccuKnox’s AskADA AI co-pilot analyzes LSM telemetry alongside cloud security data, providing intelligent insights and automated threat correlation through machine learning algorithms. Explore AI capabilities at AccuKnox Homepage and Interactive Use Cases.
Open-source security requires LSM configurations that follow community best practices while enabling customization for specific organizational needs. AccuKnox provides KubeArmor as an open-source LSM solution with community-driven best practices and extensive documentation for implementation guidance. See best practices at Open Source Repos and LSM Implementation Guide.
LSM violations require immediate automated response to prevent lateral movement and contain threats before they cause damage to critical systems. AccuKnox orchestrates automated remediation through LSM-triggered policies with KubeArmor, enabling real-time threat containment and incident response automation. Learn automation at Runtime Security Implementation and Product Demo.
Kubernetes LSM integration requires deep understanding of container orchestration, namespace isolation, and pod security contexts for effective enforcement. AccuKnox’s Kubernetes solution uses KubeArmor with native LSM support, providing seamless integration with pod security policies and namespace isolation through AppArmor and SELinux. Explore Kubernetes LSM at Kubernetes Security Guide and SELinux Support.
Security teams need comprehensive LSM documentation and implementation guidance to effectively deploy and manage kernel-level security controls. AccuKnox provides extensive LSM resources including technical guides, implementation tutorials, video demonstrations, and open-source documentation for complete LSM deployment support. Access resources at Video Library, LSM Technology Guide, and Open Source Documentation.
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