TigerGate vs Lacework:
Complete CNAPP Platform

Both TigerGate and Lacework provide multi-cloud CSPM and container security for AWS, GCP, Azure, and Kubernetes. TigerGate adds 576+ CIS benchmark checks and covers 38+ compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA. Lacework's compliance coverage is more limited, and it lacks Vanta/Drata integrations that TigerGate supports natively.

Yes. Since Fortinet acquired Lacework in 2024, many customers have raised concerns about product roadmap continuity, pricing changes, and integration with the broader Fortinet stack. TigerGate provides a modern, independent CNAPP platform that covers all of Lacework's core capabilities—cloud security, workload protection, anomaly detection—while adding full code security (SAST, SCA, secrets), API testing, AI/LLM scanning, and flexible deployment options Lacework does not offer.

TigerGate adds: (1) full SAST, SCA, and secrets scanning for code security, (2) eBPF-based runtime monitoring with active policy enforcement at less than 3% CPU overhead, (3) DAST scanning for running applications, (4) API security testing covering OWASP API Top 10, (5) AI/LLM security for prompt injection and PII leakage, (6) Vanta and Drata direct integration, (7) self-hosted deployment option, and (8) a free tier. Lacework supports none of these.

TigerGate uses eBPF probes at the Linux kernel level, providing deeper visibility into process execution, file operations, network connections, and privilege escalation—with less than 3% CPU overhead and no kernel module requirements. Unlike traditional agents, eBPF operates at the kernel boundary making it harder to evade. TigerGate also supports active enforcement via LSM BPF to block violations in real-time, which Lacework's agent-based approach does not provide.

Lacework uses enterprise-only, contact-sales pricing with annual contracts typically starting at $120K or more. There is no free tier and no self-service option. TigerGate uses transparent usage-based pricing with a free tier—no credit card required. You pay per developer for code security, per cloud asset for CSPM, and per scan for DAST. Most customers spend significantly less than a comparable Lacework contract.

Yes. TigerGate supports full self-hosted deployment in your own VPC or on-premises infrastructure. Lacework is SaaS-only with no self-hosted option, which limits adoption in regulated industries with strict data residency or air-gap requirements. TigerGate's self-hosted deployment includes all features with no capability restrictions.

Most teams complete migration in 1-2 days. TigerGate connects to your cloud providers via standard APIs, so adding AWS, GCP, and Azure accounts takes minutes. For runtime protection, deploying the eBPF agent to your Kubernetes or Docker environment typically takes under an hour. We provide migration support and documentation, and you can run TigerGate in parallel with Lacework during your evaluation.

Yes. TigerGate supports SSO/SAML, RBAC, audit logging, custom SLAs, and on-premises deployment for air-gapped environments. The platform covers 38+ compliance frameworks including FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS 4.0, SOC 2 Type II, and ISO 27001. Unlike Lacework, TigerGate also integrates directly with compliance automation platforms like Vanta and Drata to streamline evidence collection for audits.