Getting started with runtime security and Falco

‍Runtime security serves as a last line of defense to cover posture gaps. Imagine a public-facing web application. An attacker could use a software bug to gain initial access, then move laterally and escalate privileges to access the rest of your cloud infrastructure. Or, think about stolen credentials. One of your developers used their work laptop to download a Minecraft mod for his son. However, he instead downloaded malware that stole cloud credentials. Now the attacker has access through the main door. Although posture helps enforce best practices, it is blind to ongoing threats. That’s where runtime security chips in. Let's briefly introduce you to runtime security, uncovering how Falco works its magic and how easy it is to get started with Falco. What is runtime security? Runtime security is the protection of workloads once they are in execution. It acts as a safety net, covering for security risks that posture cannot detect. This includes: Zero-day vulnerabilities, or issues previously unknown to a software creator. Privilege escalation attempts.…