
As a security analyst. I like its powerful intrusion detection feature that detects suspicious activities.
Also, its container and Kubernetes are a big support for organizations operating in cloud infrastructure.
It is open-source so can be used for free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Falcon sometimes releases unnecessary alerts due to its default settings.
Also, people with little knowledge in security field will find it hard to operate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Ease of Integration: Falco integrates seamlessly with Kubernetes and container environments. Makes it easy to deploy as a DaemonSet across the cluster.
Customizable Rules: The ability to customize search rules helps teams tailor security reviews to their specific needs. Helps reduce false positives At the same time it guarantees that important events are recorded.
Detailed notifications: When Falco detects an issue, it provides a detailed notification with context about the event. Help security teams quickly understand and respond to potential threats.
Community Support: As an open source project, Falco benefits from a lively community that actively contributes to its development. It provides a wealth of resources, plugins, and shared experiences…
Extensive coverage: Review various aspects of the Kubernetes ecosystem, including network activity. File access and configuration changes Provides a holistic view of security within a cluster Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Configuration Complexity: Although Falco provides customizable rules, setting up and fine-tuning these rules can be complex, especially for organizations with specific or intricate security requirements. New users might find the initial configuration overwhelming.
Resource Consumption: As a DaemonSet running on each node, Falco can consume a noticeable amount of system resources, which might impact performance, especially in resource-constrained environments. This can be a concern for large clusters with many nodes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is really good for linux systems and is a cloud native security tool so it is quite good at the scalability front. It is very good looking when it comes to UI and does house a lot of securty tools within it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The only issue I faced was to the integration of Falco using API. It is much difficult as it isn't REST API. Hence, there is a learning curve involved when it comes to using this tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.