"Falco for Cloud-Native Defense: Practical Runtime Security for Modern Infrastructure" is a comprehensive guide to securing containerized, orchestrated, and distributed systems in today's cloud-native environments. As enterprises adopt Kubernetes, microservices, and ephemeral workloads, the book explains the evolving threat landscape and the practical steps security and platform teams can take to reduce risk, strengthen visibility, and apply zero trust principles across modern infrastructure.
At its core, the book explores Falco, the leading open-source runtime security tool for cloud-native systems. Readers will learn how Falco works, from kernel-level system call monitoring and eBPF-based detection to rule creation, policy tuning, and alerting workflows. The book also covers real-world deployment patterns for Kubernetes, hybrid cloud, and edge environments, along with guidance on scaling Falco, optimizing performance, and integrating it with SIEM, SOAR, and other security operations tools.
Beyond technical implementation, the book addresses the operational and organizational dimensions of runtime security. It examines policy-as-code, governance, compliance, and DevSecOps practices, while highlighting how Falco can support continuous defense without slowing innovation. Through practical examples and case-based insights, this book equips readers with the knowledge to build resilient, observable, and security-conscious cloud-native platforms.
