OpenCNAPP
OpenCNAPP is an open-source cloud-native application protection platform covering environments from build through runtime.
What OpenCNAPP is
OpenCNAPP is an open-source cloud-native application protection platform covering environments from build through runtime. It describes agentless cloud security posture management alongside eBPF- and LSM-powered workload protection for cloud environments, clusters, containers, code repositories, Kubernetes, and virtual machines. Listed capabilities include multi-cloud visibility, misconfiguration and drift detection, and continuous compliance, auditing, and reporting. Pipeline security covers static code analysis, CI/CD scanning, container and Kubernetes security, and secret scanning. Runtime features include container visibility, application and network firewalling, and in-line mitigation. Teams can generate Zero Trust policies and choose observe, audit, or enforce controls. The site lists integration with container registries, notification tools, SIEM and ticketing products, as well as EDR, AppSec, and SOAR. Deployment models include SaaS and on-premises, with public, private, hybrid, and air-gapped options. OpenCNAPP also describes coverage for IoT, edge, and 5G workloads, and advertises federal workload protection. It is listed as free and open source, with self-hosted as a platform listing, and is identified as part of Xcitium, LLC.
Good
- Covers build-time scanning and runtime protection
- Lists public, private, hybrid, and air-gapped deployment
- Includes Kubernetes, virtual machine, IoT, edge, and 5G coverage
- Offers observe, audit, and enforce policy controls
Watch out
- Platform listing specifies self-hosted
- The site describes a broad set of security capabilities without listing plan details
Who it suits
OpenCNAPP may suit teams seeking cloud, container, Kubernetes, or code repository protection across build and runtime. Its listed deployment options include on-premises and air-gapped environments, as well as SaaS.
Verdict
OpenCNAPP describes coverage spanning cloud posture, CI/CD, containers, workloads, and additional IoT, edge, and 5G environments. Its deployment choices include on-premises and air-gapped models; the listing identifies it as open source and free.
The facts
Each one read from OpenCNAPP's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 5G
- The site describes 5G control plane hardening, third-party xApp protection, and application and network microsegmentation.checked 30 Sep 2026
- CI/CD
- Listed pipeline capabilities include static code analysis, CI/CD pipeline scanning, container security, Kubernetes security, and secret scanning.checked 30 Sep 2026
- CI/CD and code
- Listed pipeline capabilities include static code analysis, CI/CD scanning, container security, Kubernetes orchestration, and secret scanning.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Cloud posture
- It describes agentless CSPM alongside eBPF- and LSM-powered cloud workload protection.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Cloud protection
- It advertises multi-cloud visibility and orchestration, misconfiguration and drift detection, and continuous compliance, auditing, and reporting.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Coverage
- The product is described as securing cloud environments, clusters, containers, and code repositories, including Kubernetes and virtual machines.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Deployment
- The site lists SaaS and on-premises models and says the platform supports public, private, hybrid, and federal workloads.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Federal workloads
- OpenCNAPP advertises federal workload protection and secure air-gapped deployment for US government security needs.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The site says OpenCNAPP integrates with 11+ container registries, 3+ notification tools, 4+ SIEM tools, and 4+ ticketing tools.checked 30 Sep 2026
- IoT and edge
- It lists IoT and edge workload monitoring, systemd deployment, and hardening recommendations based on the NIST IoT Security Framework, ENISA, and GDPR.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Monitoring
- The site lists multi-cloud resource visibility, misconfiguration and drift detection, and continuous compliance, auditing, and reporting.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Policy controls
- Features listed include automated Zero Trust policy generation and customizable observe, audit, and enforce controls.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Product
- OpenCNAPP describes itself as an open-source cloud-native application protection platform that protects environments from build through runtime.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- OpenCNAPP describes itself as an open source cloud-native application protection platform that protects environments from initial build through runtime.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Runtime security
- It lists container-level visibility, application network graphs, application and network firewalling, and inline mitigation enforcement.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Secrets
- The site describes CyberArk Conjur hardening that restricts pod access to secret mount points and limits paths by process.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security frameworks
- The site says the platform aligns with SOC 2, STIG, PCI, HIPAA, CIS, MITRE, and NIST standards or frameworks.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security standards
- The site says its platform meets SOC 2, STIG, PCI, HIPAA, CIS, MITRE, and NIST standards or frameworks, and references ENISA and GDPR for IoT/edge hardening recommendations.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Workloads
- It says it protects Kubernetes and traditional virtual machine assets, as well as IoT/edge and 5G workloads.checked 29 Sep 2026
The company
- Company
- The site identifies OpenCNAPP as part of Xcitium, LLC, a cybersecurity company.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The site identifies OpenCNAPP as part of Xcitium, LLC Cybersecurity Company.checked 29 Sep 2026
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