Runtime Protection with eBPF

Real-time threat detection and blocking at the kernel level. Monitor process execution, file integrity, network traffic, and privilege escalation with <1% CPU overhead. No kernel modules required.

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Monitoring:production-cluster-01

eBPF Probes: Active

Binary Control98

File Integrity94

Network89

Privileges100

Critical2

Privilege escalation attempts

High8

Unauthorized binary executions

Medium15

Config drift detections

Low34

Network anomalies

Trusted by security teams monitoring production workloads

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS ECS

Bare Metal

GCP

Azure

<1%

CPU Overhead

eBPF-Enabled Controls

100%

Kernel Coverage

Kernel Modules

Why TigerGate Runtime Protection?

eBPF-powered security that detects and blocks threats in real-time

Zero Performance Impact

Pure eBPF implementation with <1% CPU overhead. No kernel modules, no reboots, no performance degradation. Safe for production workloads.

Real-Time Blocking

Detect and block threats in milliseconds. Prevent unauthorized binaries, privilege escalation, and data exfiltration before damage occurs.

Compliance Ready

Automated evidence collection for SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA audits. Runtime-native proof that controls are operating effectively.

Complete Runtime Protection

From binary execution to privilege escalation, monitor every critical system event

Binary Execution Monitor

Unauthorized Binary2 mins ago

Process: /tmp/suspicious-binary

PID: 12345 • UID: 1000

Parent: /bin/bash

Action: BLOCKED

Authorized Binary5 mins ago

Process: /usr/bin/node

PID: 54321 • UID: 1000

Parent: systemd

Action: ALLOWED

Blocked executions:47

Binary Execution Control

Prevent Unauthorized Binary Execution

Monitor all execve syscalls at the kernel level to detect and block unauthorized binary execution in real-time. Protect against malicious binaries, backdoors, and unauthorized software.

Kernel-Level Monitoring
eBPF probes track all execve syscalls without kernel modules or performance overhead
Real-Time Blocking
Instantly block unauthorized binaries before they can execute in production
Zero-Day Protection
Detect unknown threats by monitoring binary behavior patterns

File Integrity Monitor

/etc/passwd Modified

User: root • PID: 8765

Critical file integrity violation

/etc/nginx/nginx.conf Changed

User: deploy • PID: 9876

Configuration drift detected

/var/log/auth.log Accessed

User: admin • PID: 5432

Log file access logged

File Integrity Score94

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File Integrity Monitoring

Real-Time File Integrity & Config Drift Detection

Track modifications to critical files (/etc, /var, /root) via open/write/unlink syscalls. Detect configuration drift and unauthorized changes instantly.

Critical Path Monitoring
Watches /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, /var/log, SSL certs, config files in real-time
Change Tracking
Captures who, what, when for every file modification with full audit trail
Drift Alerts
Instant alerts when production configs deviate from approved baselines

Network Monitor

Suspicious Egress1 min ago

Dest: 45.76.123.45:4444

Process: node • PID: 23456

Data: 250 MB transferred

Risk: Data exfiltration

Unusual Port5 mins ago

Dest: unknown-host.com:8443

Process: python3 • PID: 34567

Risk: Possible C2 beacon

✓ Connections1,234

✗ Anomalies2

Network Monitoring

Network Egress & Anomaly Detection

Monitor all outbound connections via connect syscalls. Detect data exfiltration, C2 beaconing, and anomalous network behavior in real-time.

Connection Tracking
Monitors all TCP/UDP connections with source, destination, and process context
Anomaly Detection
ML-powered detection of unusual destinations, ports, and traffic patterns
Data Exfiltration Prevention
Alert on unexpected egress to unknown IPs or large data transfers

Privilege Monitor

Privilege EscalationCRITICAL

Process: /tmp/exploit

UID: 1000 → 0 (root)

Syscall: setuid(0)

Action: BLOCKED & ALERTED

Capability AddedHIGH

Container: api-server-pod

Capability: CAP_SYS_ADMIN

Risk: Privileged container

Escalations blocked:12

Privilege Escalation

Detect Privilege Escalation & Capability Abuse

Monitor setuid/setgid syscalls and capability changes to detect unauthorized privilege escalation attempts. Critical for container breakout prevention and zero-trust security.

Privilege Monitoring
Tracks all setuid/setgid calls and capability modifications in real-time
Container Security
Detects privileged containers and capability misuse in Kubernetes/Docker
Automated Response
Block privilege escalation attempts automatically with policy enforcement

Runtime Security Controls

Comprehensive kernel-level monitoring for production workloads

C1: Binary Execution Control

Monitor execve syscalls to prevent unauthorized binary execution

C2: File Integrity Monitoring

Track modifications to critical files via open/write/unlink syscalls

C3: Log Tampering Detection

Monitor log file operations to detect tampering attempts

C4: Network Egress Monitoring

Track outbound connections to detect anomalous network behavior

C5: Privilege Escalation Detection

Monitor setuid/setgid and capability changes for unauthorized elevation

C6: Secrets Exposure Detection

Monitor reads to secret files and environment variables

C7: Process Behavior Anomalies

Detect unexpected child processes and abnormal respawn patterns

C8: Config Drift Detection

Track unauthorized configuration changes during runtime

Deploy Anywhere

Run the TigerGate agent across cloud, containers, and bare metal

Kubernetes

DaemonSet deployment via kubectl or Helm

AWS ECS

ECS task definition with service integration

Docker

Container deployment with host network access

Bare Metal

Systemd service for VMs and physical servers

GCP GCE

Compute Engine instances with startup scripts

Azure VMs

Virtual Machine scale sets and standalone VMs

Success Stories

SaaS Platform

Achieved SOC 2 compliance with runtime evidence from production Kubernetes clusters

Events Monitored:10M+/day

CPU Overhead:<0.5%

Audit Result:Passed

FinTech Startup

Detected and blocked privilege escalation attack before production impact

Attack Detected:<100ms

Production Impact:Zero

Data Loss:None

Healthcare Tech

HIPAA compliance with file integrity monitoring and access logging

Files Monitored:50,000+

HIPAA Score:100/100

Audit Result:Passed

Frequently Asked Questions

eBPF (extended Berkeley Packet Filter) allows running sandboxed programs in the Linux kernel without changing kernel source code or loading kernel modules. This provides kernel-level visibility with minimal performance overhead (<1% CPU) and no system reboots required. Unlike traditional monitoring that relies on logs or agents, eBPF captures events at the source - syscalls like execve, open, connect, setuid.

TigerGate monitors system behavior at the kernel level using eBPF. Instead of signature-based detection, we analyze process execution patterns, file access behavior, network connections, and privilege changes. This behavioral approach catches unknown threats that traditional tools miss, including zero-days, supply chain attacks, and living-off-the-land techniques.

TigerGate agent has less than 1% CPU overhead and minimal memory footprint (typically 50-100 MB). eBPF programs run in the kernel with JIT compilation, making them extremely efficient. The agent uses ring buffers for event batching and smart filtering to reduce data transfer. We have customers monitoring millions of events per day with no noticeable performance impact.

TigerGate supports Kubernetes (via DaemonSet or Helm), AWS ECS, Docker, bare metal Linux servers (systemd), GCP Compute Engine, and Azure VMs. The agent requires Linux kernel 4.15+ with BTF (BPF Type Format) support. We provide installation methods for all major platforms with automatic platform detection.

The agent runs with minimal privileges and uses eBPF's built-in safety mechanisms. eBPF programs are verified by the kernel verifier before loading, ensuring they cannot crash the system or access memory unsafely. Event data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and sent to the TigerGate platform for analysis. The agent never executes arbitrary code from the platform.

Yes! You can configure which syscalls to monitor, filter events by process/user/path, and set custom alert thresholds. For example, you can monitor only specific directories (e.g., /etc/critical-config), specific users (e.g., root), or specific process names. Custom policies can be defined via YAML configuration or the TigerGate web UI.

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