Secure Data in Rest and Transit with Upwind’s Runtime-Powered Data Security Posture Framework
Sensitive data is the crown jewel of every organization and the primary target for attackers. But in modern cloud environments, it’s increasingly difficult to answer key questions, like, “Where is our data? How is it used? What’s putting it at risk?” Consider the example shown below – an organization has security tooling in place, but […]
Upwind Cloud Scanners 2.0 Redefine the Cloud Security Standards. Now 10X Faster, 93% Leaner.
Cloud Security should be effortless to deploy, seamless to operate, and architected for maximum efficiency. We are excited to announce that we have made groundbreaking technological advancements to Upwind Agentless Cloud Scanners — the technology that powers Upwind Agentless and Sensor-based scanning — resulting in industry-leading performance and accuracy. Starting today, Upwind Scanners 2.0 are […]
Why Securing AI Workloads Demands Runtime Protection, Now More Than Ever
As enterprises race to integrate GenAI and AI-powered applications, security leaders are confronting a new class of threats. Traditional tools weren’t built for the dynamic, high-risk nature of AI workloads. AI workloads introduce new capabilities, along with new risks. They dramatically increase the cloud attack surface by running code that adapts in real time, often […]
From Discovery to Defense: Upwind’s New API Security Dashboard
At Upwind Security, we’re excited to bring a new kind of CNAPP to life – one that puts APIs and applications at the center of cloud defense. APIs have become the backbone of modern cloud-native architectures, yet they remain one of the most overlooked and exploited entry points. It’s not just a future concern; it’s […]
Navigating Kubernetes Security: Understanding the Risks and the Right Way to Stay Secure
Kubernetes, often called K8s, is revolutionizing how organizations deploy and manage containerized applications. Originally developed by Google and now open-source, Kubernetes has become a standard for orchestrating containers across on-premises, hybrid-cloud, and public cloud environments. But with this increased flexibility and scalability comes a new range of security challenges that require thoughtful, proactive solutions. In […]
Runtime Context for Smarter Patch Management: Upwind Simplifies Open Source Image Updates
Keeping open source container images up to date and secure is hard. Teams face long, noisy lists of available updates and often can’t tell which are relevant or risky. Upwind helps by showing what’s actually running in your environment and giving clear, context-based recommendations. The Open Source Security Challenge Most containerized environments rely heavily on […]
Upwind Eliminates Data Blind Spots by Detecting and Securing Sensitive Data Across Cloud Environments
Upwind now offers Data Security features and context that simplify compliance, improve visibility, and protect sensitive data across your cloud environments. These capabilities continuously monitor and enable data security across multi-cloud storage – supporting automated discovery, visibility, and compliance from a single platform. Key capabilities include: These new capabilities mark a significant advancement for security […]
Upwind Brings The Power of Runtime To Container Registry Scanning
Imagine you’re Mike, a security engineer at a fast-growing fintech startup. One morning, you are notified of a zero-day vulnerability in a popular open-source library used across multiple containers. You drop everything, messaging developers, digging through logs, mapping services – only to realize the vulnerable code never actually runs in production. You’ve just spent days […]
Upwind Simplifies Compliance with Real-Time Configuration Reporting
We are excited to announce a new enhancement to Upwind’s posture capabilities, with Upwind now providing comprehensive executive-level Configuration Reports. Users can now generate and download configuration reports, powered by live runtime data, directly from the UI. These reports deliver clear, actionable summaries of posture risk and misconfiguration findings, making it easier for security leaders […]
From Query to Policy: Ensuring Real-Time Cloud Compliance with Upwind Explorer
With Upwind’s recent major releases of Inventory 2.0 and Custom Policies and Frameworks, security teams can now define security posture rules that reflect their specific requirements. These rules automatically adapt to infrastructure and workload, keeping compliance in step with real time conditions. In this article, we will dive into how the Upwind Explorer enables teams to […]
