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Jibril Runtime Security

Jibril Maintainers
Garnet Security

Discover Next-Generation Runtime Security with eBPF Technology

Jibril is a revolutionary runtime security tool that leverages eBPF (Extended Berkeley Packet Filter) technology to deliver real-time threat detection, container security, and Kubernetes runtime protection with unprecedented performance and minimal overhead. Whether you're securing Docker containers, Kubernetes clusters (EKS, GKE, AKS), Linux servers, or cloud-native applications, Jibril provides enterprise-grade runtime application self-protection (RASP) capabilities completely free.

Why Jibril is the Best Runtime Security Solution for Cloud-Native Environments

eBPF-Powered Runtime Security: The Future of Threat Detection

Jibril revolutionizes runtime security by using eBPF for kernel-level monitoring without kernel modules, agents, or sidecars. This lightweight runtime security approach delivers:

  • 50-70% lower CPU usage compared to traditional runtime security tools
  • Real-time threat detection for zero-day exploits, container escapes, and crypto-mining attacks
  • No performance degradation even under high workload conditions
  • Kernel-level visibility without compromising system stability

Comprehensive Kubernetes Runtime Security

Jibril is purpose-built for Kubernetes security and container runtime protection:

  • Kubernetes-native deployment via DaemonSet and Helm charts
  • Multi-cluster support for Amazon EKS, Google GKE, Azure AKS, and on-premise Kubernetes
  • Pod-level threat detection with full context awareness
  • Namespace isolation and policy enforcement
  • Container runtime monitoring for Docker, containerd, and CRI-O
  • Integration with Kubernetes Network Policies for defense-in-depth

Real-Time Runtime Threat Detection and Protection

Detect and respond to threats instantly with Jibril's advanced detection engine:

  • Behavioral anomaly detection for suspicious process execution
  • Crypto-mining detection with signature and heuristic analysis
  • Container escape detection and prevention
  • Privilege escalation monitoring (SUID, capabilities, setuid/setgid)
  • File integrity monitoring (FIM) for sensitive system files
  • Network threat detection including C2 communication, DGA domains, and data exfiltration
  • Supply chain attack detection via loader interception and library monitoring
  • Living-off-the-land (LOTL) technique detection for fileless attacks

Free Runtime Security for Startups and Enterprises

Unlike proprietary runtime security solutions that charge per node or require expensive licenses:

  • No hidden costs or feature limitations
  • Community-driven development with transparent roadmap
  • Enterprise support options available through Garnet Security
  • Perfect for startups, DevOps teams, security researchers, and enterprises

Lightweight Runtime Monitoring for Production Environments

Jibril's query-driven architecture eliminates the performance bottlenecks of traditional security tools:

  • Minimal memory footprint with configurable bounded memory usage
  • Deterministic CPU consumption regardless of event volume
  • No event loss under high-load scenarios
  • Production-ready with proven reliability in enterprise environments
  • Works seamlessly with microservices, serverless containers, and service mesh architectures

Complete Runtime Security Coverage

Cloud-Native Security Platform

  • AWS runtime security for EC2, ECS, EKS, and Lambda containers
  • GCP runtime security for GCE, GKE, and Cloud Run
  • Azure runtime security for VMs, AKS, and Container Instances
  • Multi-cloud security posture management and compliance

DevOps and CI/CD Security

  • Runtime security for CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, CircleCI)
  • Container image scanning integration
  • Build-time security with runtime validation
  • Shift-left security for DevSecOps workflows

Linux Runtime Security

  • Bare-metal server protection for traditional Linux deployments
  • VM security for KVM, Xen, and VMware environments
  • Hybrid infrastructure monitoring (containers + VMs)
  • eBPF runtime security for Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL, CentOS, Fedora, Amazon Linux, and more

Application and Workload Protection

  • Microservices security with service-to-service monitoring
  • Serverless container security for Fargate, Cloud Run, and Azure Container Instances
  • Database protection (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
  • Web application runtime protection (NGINX, Apache, Node.js, Java applications)

Advanced Features for Security Operations

Comprehensive Threat Detection Library

Jibril includes 100+ built-in detection rules covering:

  • MITRE ATT&CK framework techniques for container and Linux environments
  • File access patterns: credential theft, SSH key access, config tampering
  • Execution patterns: suspicious shells, reverse shells, network tools, password cracking
  • Network patterns: C2 domains, DGA detection, cloud metadata access, plaintext protocols
  • Persistence mechanisms: cron jobs, startup scripts, library injection

Programmable Security Reactions

Respond to threats automatically with JavaScript-based reaction engine:

  • Process termination for malicious executables
  • Container isolation and quarantine
  • Network blocking for suspicious connections
  • Alert routing to SIEM, Slack, PagerDuty, and more
  • Custom remediation workflows

Security Observability and Forensics

  • Detailed event context with full process ancestry
  • Correlation across file, network, and execution events
  • Immutable audit trails for compliance and forensics
  • Integration with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and Splunk

Use Cases and Industry Applications

Enterprise Security

  • Runtime security for financial services (PCI-DSS, SOC 2 compliance)
  • Healthcare application protection (HIPAA-compliant monitoring)
  • E-commerce security for payment processing environments
  • SaaS platform protection for multi-tenant architectures

Security Research and Development

  • Malware analysis and behavioral research
  • Container security testing and validation
  • eBPF development and experimentation
  • Threat hunting in production environments

Compliance and Auditing

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework compliance
  • CIS Kubernetes Benchmark enforcement
  • SOC 2 Type II audit requirements
  • GDPR and data protection monitoring

Getting Started with Jibril

Deploy Jibril runtime security in minutes:

Kubernetes Deployment

helm repo add jibril https://jibril.garnet.ai/charts
helm install jibril jibril/jibril

Linux Standalone

wget https://github.com/garnet-org/jibril-releases/releases/latest/download/jibril
chmod +x jibril
sudo ./jibril

Docker Container

docker run --privileged --pid=host -v /sys/kernel/debug:/sys/kernel/debug:ro garnetlabs/jibril

Why Security Teams Choose Jibril

Performance Benchmarks

  • 2% average CPU usage vs 8-15% for competitors
  • 100K+ events/second with constant overhead
  • Sub-second detection latency
  • Zero event loss guaranteed

Community and Support

  • Active Discord community with 1000+ security professionals
  • Regular updates with new detection rules monthly
  • Professional support available from Garnet Security
  • Comprehensive documentation and tutorials

Integration Ecosystem

Works with your existing security stack:

  • SIEM Integration: Splunk, Elastic, Datadog, Sumo Logic
  • Alert Management: PagerDuty, Opsgenie, VictorOps, Slack
  • Ticketing: Jira, ServiceNow, Linear
  • Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, Dynatrace

Best Practices for Runtime Security

  1. Deploy Jibril early in development for shift-left security
  2. Customize detection rules for your specific threat model
  3. Enable automated reactions for critical threats
  4. Integrate with CI/CD for continuous security validation
  5. Monitor performance metrics with Prometheus integration
  6. Regular updates to stay protected against emerging threats

Comparison: Jibril vs Traditional Runtime Security Tools

FeatureJibrilTraditional Tools
ArchitectureQuery-driven eBPFRing buffer streaming
CPU Overhead~2% constant8-15% variable
Event LossZero (impossible)Common under load
Memory UsageBounded, predictableUnpredictable
DeploymentSingle binaryMultiple agents
Kubernetes NativeYes, DaemonSetExternal agents
Performance at ScaleImproves with loadDegrades with load

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Jibril really free for production use? A: Yes, Jibril is completely free with no limitations on features.

Q: Does Jibril work with my Kubernetes distribution? A: Yes, Jibril supports all major Kubernetes distributions including EKS, GKE, AKS, OpenShift, Rancher, and vanilla Kubernetes.

Q: What kernel versions does Jibril support? A: Jibril requires Linux kernel 5.8+ with eBPF support (CO-RE enabled kernels preferred).

Q: Can I customize detection rules? A: Absolutely! Jibril supports custom detection rules and programmable reactions via JavaScript.

Q: How does Jibril compare to Falco, Tetragon, or Tracee? A: Jibril's query-driven architecture provides better performance, zero event loss, and more predictable resource usage compared to traditional event-streaming tools.

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