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Aqua Security
Container, Kubernetes, and cloud-native security platform.
Vendor: Aqua Security · Domain: Security Operations · Standard: TGS:001:2026 · Last reviewed: 2026-04-25
Aqua Security focuses on cloud-native and container security - runtime protection, image scanning, K8s posture, and supply chain security.
Deployment
hybrid
Pricing
Contact for pricing
Clouds
MULTI
Target customers
enterprise
TGS:001:2026 scorecard
Every IFO4 MATRIX vendor is graded against the same 90 items. Below are the items that apply to Aqua Security, grouped by area. Items without a grade are awaiting evidence review.
Threat Detection 8 items
| Code | Item | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGS-SEC-T-01 | SIEM Ingestion Breadth Range of sources / formats the SIEM ingests cleanly. Enterprise expectation: 500+ connectors with parsing modules. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-T-02 | Detection Rule Coverage Out-of-the-box and custom detection rule library. Enterprise expectation: 1000+ OOTB rules; documented update cadence. | 3 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-T-03 | MITRE ATT&CK Mapping Detections mapped to MITRE ATT&CK techniques. Enterprise expectation: Sub-technique granularity with current MITRE version. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-T-04 | Behavioral Analytics (UEBA) User / entity behavioral anomaly detection. Enterprise expectation: Multi-entity baselining, configurable sensitivity. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-T-05 | Cross-Source Correlation Correlate signals across multiple data sources. Enterprise expectation: Configurable correlation graphs with deduplication. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-T-06 | MTTD / MTTR Tracking Mean time to detect / respond reporting. Enterprise expectation: Auto-tracked, broken down by severity, exportable. | 1 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-T-07 | Auto-Response Playbooks SOAR-style automated response playbooks. Enterprise expectation: 50+ OOTB playbooks; visual editor; approval gates. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-T-08 | Forensics Depth Deep historical telemetry and replayable timelines. Enterprise expectation: 12-month retention with searchable timelines. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
Cloud Posture 6 items
| Code | Item | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGS-SEC-C-01 | Misconfiguration Detection Detect cloud misconfigurations against benchmarks. Enterprise expectation: Multi-benchmark coverage; auto-remediation workflows. | 3 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-C-02 | Configuration Drift Detection Detect drift from approved baselines. Enterprise expectation: Real-time detection with attribution to the change source. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-C-03 | Multi-Cloud Posture Coverage Single pane across AWS / Azure / GCP / OCI. Enterprise expectation: Equal depth across AWS / Azure / GCP / OCI. | 3 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-C-04 | IaC Scanning Pre-deploy scanning of Terraform / CloudFormation / Helm. Enterprise expectation: Major IaC tools covered; policy gating supported. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-C-05 | Compliance Frameworks Pre-built mappings to common compliance frameworks (CIS / NIST / PCI / HIPAA / FedRAMP). Enterprise expectation: Auto-updated framework versions; gap reports. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-C-06 | Risk-Based Prioritization Surface findings by exploitability + asset criticality. Enterprise expectation: Multi-factor scoring with documented methodology. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
Identity & Access 5 items
| Code | Item | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGS-SEC-I-01 | SSO Breadth Number of integrated SaaS apps via SAML / OIDC / SCIM. Enterprise expectation: 7,000+ apps with template + custom support. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-I-02 | MFA Enforcement Policy-driven MFA enforcement at scale. Enterprise expectation: Phishing-resistant factors (FIDO2) supported and prioritized. | 3 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-I-03 | Privileged Access Management (PAM) Vaulting, session recording, just-in-time elevation. Enterprise expectation: Full session recording, replay, JIT, break-glass workflow. | 3 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-I-04 | Identity Threat Detection Detect identity-based attacks (token theft, OAuth abuse). Enterprise expectation: Token replay, OAuth, MFA fatigue patterns covered. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-I-05 | Session Monitoring Live session telemetry for high-risk users / actions. Enterprise expectation: Live + retroactive session monitoring with replay. | 1 | ⚫ pending |
Vulnerability Management 4 items
| Code | Item | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGS-SEC-V-01 | Asset Coverage Breadth of asset types scanned (cloud, on-prem, OT, container). Enterprise expectation: OT and IoT supported in addition to IT. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-V-02 | Authenticated Scanning Authenticated / agent-based scanning depth. Enterprise expectation: Agent + agentless options with documented depth differences. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-V-03 | Patch Tracking Track patch state and SLAs across the fleet. Enterprise expectation: SLA tracking with auto-escalation and exception workflow. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-V-04 | Risk-Based Vuln Prioritization EPSS / CVSS / asset-criticality combined. Enterprise expectation: Multi-source threat intel with documented model. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
SecFinOps 7 items
| Code | Item | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGS-SEC-SF-01 | Security Tool Cost Visibility Cost of each security tool surfaced to FinOps view. Enterprise expectation: Multi-tool consumption with budget alerts. | 2 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-SF-02 | License Utilization (Security Tools) Track seat / capacity utilization for security platforms. Enterprise expectation: Auto-reclamation with dispute path. | 1 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-SF-03 | Alert Volume vs Cost Cost-per-alert / cost-per-true-positive metrics. Enterprise expectation: Trend tracking with anomaly detection. | 1 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-SF-04 | Coverage vs Risk-Spend Ratio Coverage outcome divided by tool spend. Enterprise expectation: Multi-control views; benchmarking against peers. | 1 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-SF-05 | Tool Overlap Detection Detect overlapping capabilities across security tools. Enterprise expectation: Capability-level overlap with recommendation engine. | 1 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-SF-06 | ROI Per Security Control Quantified return per security control / category. Enterprise expectation: Outcome-bound ROI with audit defense. | 1 | ⚫ pending |
| TGS-SEC-SF-07 | Insurance Premium Impact Tools that demonstrably affect cyber-insurance premiums. Enterprise expectation: Direct insurer partnerships with documented premium credits. | 1 | ⚫ pending |
Strengths
Vendor profile pending IFO4 review. Aqua Security has not yet submitted evidence against TGS:001:2026. Strengths surface only after grades are recorded.
Gaps
Vendor profile pending IFO4 review. Gaps are surfaced from the TGS scorecard once grading completes.
Alternatives to Aqua Security
Other tools in Security Operations graded against TGS:001:2026.
CrowdStrike Falcon
CrowdStrike
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⚫ pendingVIEW SCORECARD →
Wiz
Wiz
Agentless cloud security platform with attack-path analysis.
⚫ pendingVIEW SCORECARD →
Lacework FortiCNAPP
Fortinet (Lacework)
Behavior-based cloud security with anomaly-driven detection.
⚫ pendingVIEW SCORECARD →
Compare head-to-head: Aqua Security vs CrowdStrike Falcon · Aqua Security vs Wiz · Aqua Security vs Lacework FortiCNAPP
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