# Anchore Secure

Anchore Secure is a Container Security product by Anchore. It runs in the cloud. Pricing is commercial (contact sales).

Container & source code scanning for vulnerabilities, malware, and secrets

Checked October 2026.

## What is Anchore Secure?

Anchore Secure is a container security platform that automates scanning of source code and container images for vulnerabilities, malware, and secrets. The product generates Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) using Syft technology and performs continuous vulnerability monitoring by storing SBOMs and alerting on newly discovered vulnerabilities without requiring rescans.

The platform scans container images across common language ecosystems, operating systems, and software vendors. It aggregates security feeds from GitHub, CVE5, NVD, and major vendors to provide vulnerability intelligence. The SBOM-based approach enables historical analysis to determine if previously shipped software was susceptible to newly disclosed vulnerabilities.

Anchore Secure includes capabilities for malware detection, secret scanning using regular expression parsing, and false positive/negative mitigation through developer-provided package metadata. The platform provides runtime context by building an inventory of running images in Kubernetes clusters, allowing security teams to prioritize remediation based on active deployments.

The product supports policy-based compliance checks and integrates into CI/CD pipelines and container registries. It offers reporting capabilities and maintains historical exposure data for forensic analysis. The platform is designed for organizations implementing DevSecOps or compliance programs for containerized software delivery.

Tags: CI/CD, SBOM, Secret Detection, Software Supply Chain, Kubernetes

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Identify](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-identify-program-small-team): helps you know your assets and your risks.
- [Protect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-protect-program-small-team): helps you prevent attacks and keep data safe.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Cloud Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/cloud-security) · [Container Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/container-security)
- Vendor: [Anchore](https://cybersectools.com/companies/anchore)
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size fit: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Commercial (contact sales)
- Features: 10 listed
- Integrations: 3 listed
- Website: anchore.com

The full feature and integration lists are on the page for signed-in visitors.

## Where it ranks

Anchore Secure is not a pick on the current [Best Container Security Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-container-security-solutions).

## Anchore Secure FAQ

### What is Anchore Secure?

Anchore Secure is a product by Anchore in the Container Security category. It covers CI/CD, SBOM and Secret Detection.

### What is the pricing for Anchore Secure?

Anchore Secure is a commercial product. For pricing, visit https://anchore.com/platform/secure/ or contact Anchore.

### What are alternatives to Anchore Secure?

Alternatives to Anchore Secure listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Mend Container](https://cybersectools.com/tools/mend-container) - Container security scanning and vulnerability management solution (Commercial)
2. [Snyk Container](https://cybersectools.com/tools/snyk-container) - Container & Kubernetes vulnerability scanning with automated remediation (Commercial)
3. [Plexicus Container Security](https://cybersectools.com/tools/plexicus-container-security) - Container security platform scanning images, enforcing K8s policies & runtime threats (Commercial)
4. [SOOS Container Security](https://cybersectools.com/tools/soos-container-security) - Container vulnerability & license scanner with deep dependency tree analysis. (Commercial)
5. [HarborGuard](https://cybersectools.com/tools/harborguard) - Container security platform for CVE triage, image patching & vulnerability scanning. (Commercial)

Compare all Anchore Secure alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/anchore-secure](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/anchore-secure)

### What deployment and organization size does Anchore Secure fit?

Anchore Secure is available as a cloud service. It is listed for small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. Pricing is commercial. Ask Anchore for pricing and support terms.

## Compare Anchore Secure with similar solutions

- [Anchore Secure vs Mend Container](https://cybersectools.com/compare/anchore-secure-vs-mend-container)
- [Anchore Secure vs Snyk Container](https://cybersectools.com/compare/anchore-secure-vs-snyk-container)
- [Anchore Secure vs Plexicus Container Security](https://cybersectools.com/compare/anchore-secure-vs-plexicus-container-security)

All alternatives to Anchore Secure: [/alternatives/anchore-secure](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/anchore-secure)

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