- Chainguard VMs
Best for: Teams eliminating CVEs at the base image level
The trade-off is that Chainguard VMs solve a specific problem: vulnerable base images. They do not provide runtime threat detection, Kubernetes admission control, or vulnerability scanning of your application code and dependencies. They are best used as a foundation layer alongside a runtime security solution like Sysdig or a scanner like Snyk Container. If your current scanner report is dominated by OS-level CVEs in your base image, Chainguard VMs will eliminate most of that noise at the source.
From Best Container Security Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
- TrendAI Vision One Container Security
Best for: Teams wanting admission control plus runtime protection
It earns its place for admission control, which stops a risky container before it starts instead of alerting after. It fits best if you already run Trend's XDR, because container alerts then join attacks that cross other layers. If you do not, weigh whether you want a container product that pulls you toward a wider platform.
From Best Container Security Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
