# sysdig

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Last updated: 2026-07-03
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## Overview
Sysdig is a cloud-native application protection platform rooted in the open-source Falco runtime security project. CIEM sits alongside posture, workload, and threat detection, with a distinctive emphasis on runtime insight.

## What it is good at
Sysdig's runtime intelligence lets it prioritize entitlement risk by what is actually in use, cutting through the noise of theoretical permissions. It maps identities and permissions across clouds, flags excessive and unused access, and ties this to live container and workload activity.

## Where it falls short
Its CIEM is one part of a broader platform, so dedicated entitlement workflows can be lighter than specialists, and it is most compelling for cloud-native, containerized environments.

## Pricing
Quote-based enterprise pricing.

## Best for, and who should look elsewhere
Choose Sysdig for CIEM with strong runtime context in cloud-native environments. Look elsewhere for a standalone CIEM or non-container estates.

## Bottom line
A runtime-first CNAPP whose usage-based view makes CIEM prioritization sharper, best for Kubernetes-heavy teams.