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Upwind

Runtime-first cloud security platform

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Category
Security
Deployment
Cloud (SaaS)
API Access
Yes
AiDOOS Deploy
72 hours

About Upwind

Upwind is a cloud security platform that focuses on runtime protection, providing real-time visibility into cloud deployments, configurations, and applications. By taking a runtime-first approach, Upwind enables organizations to detect and respond to threats as they occur, rather than relying solely on pre-deployment scanning. The platform unifies various security functions into a single fabric, aiming to reduce complexity and improve security posture. Upwind is designed for modern cloud-native environments, supporting containers, Kubernetes, and serverless workloads. With its inside-out visibility, it helps security teams identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and active threats in real time. AiDOOS enhances the deployment and adoption of Upwind by providing expert guidance and managed services, ensuring that organizations can effectively integrate Upwind into their existing security workflows and maximize their cloud security investment.

Challenges It Solves

  • Lack of real-time visibility into cloud runtime environments
  • Difficulty detecting and responding to active threats promptly
  • Complexity in managing security across dynamic cloud-native infrastructure
  • Ineffective security posture due to relying only on pre-deployment checks

Use Cases

Cloud Security Posture Management

Monitors cloud environments to identify misconfigurations and compliance risks.

Runtime Threat Detection

Detects and responds to active threats in real-time during application runtime.

DevSecOps Integration

Integrates security into the development and deployment pipeline for continuous protection.

Pricing

Custom pricing — built for your team

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Key Features

Runtime Visibility

Provides real-time visibility into cloud workloads and applications from the inside.

Threat Detection and Response

Detects active threats and enables rapid response.

Unified Security Fabric

Integrates various security functions into a single platform.

Configuration and Deployment Security

Secures cloud configurations and deployment processes.

Application Security

Provides security for applications running in the cloud.

Inside-Out Approach

Security from the perspective of the workload itself, offering deeper insights.

What Reviewers Say

What works well

  • Provides real-time visibility and response, improving incident handling.
  • Runtime-first approach helps detect threats that other tools miss.
  • Unified fabric simplifies security management across cloud-native environments.

Common concerns

  • May require integration with existing security tools to form a complete solution.
  • As a newer product, the ecosystem and community are smaller compared to established competitors.

Reviews

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By segment
Enterprise25%
Mid-Market75%
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Sr. Executive - Resourcing
"Upwind – Prime Choice for Cloud Security"
The standout feature of this application is its real-time operation. It autonomously identifies threats and resolves them instantly. It's highly user-friendly and can be integrated into our systems without hassle. I find everything excellent, with no negative points about Upwind. It supports my cloud security needs while running unobtrusively in the background, which is extremely beneficial.
M
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Smooth AWS Integration That Falls Short of Nothing"
Deployment into our AWS environment was extremely straightforward. Nothing specific stands out as least favorable; we haven't had enough exposure to alternatives. It fulfills our expectations. We required a solid IDPS, and Upwind delivered at a reasonable price point.
M
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Robust Runtime Insights and Root-Cause Analysis"
Upwind offers real-time visibility into active workloads. I particularly appreciate how runtime information is woven into 'Stories,' which simplifies tracing issues back to root causes and prioritizing what's critical. Adjusting resource allocations for runtime sensors might be necessary. Upwind tackles the challenges of alert fatigue and missing runtime context in cloud security.
E
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Instantaneous Alerts, Needs Bulk Action Capabilities"
Detections are rapid and near real-time with minimal false positives. However, we cannot resolve or mute alerts in bulk. This tool is a vital part of our organization's cloud detection framework.
M
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Impressive Visuals and Simple Asset Management"
The visual design is excellent, making it straightforward to recognize assets and threats within the interface. Support responds with great speed. Feature upgrades are handled, although they could move more swiftly. I encountered no issues; new features were needed and are being developed.
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Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Wonderful Support and Flexibility – Pleasure to Collaborate With"
From the first interaction through deployment and beyond, Upwind has been a delight. Their sales and customer success teams promptly address any concerns and put in the effort to craft the ideal solution. Technical staff are very responsive to our inquiries and consistently open to adding new capabilities that suit user needs. Outstanding platform and team. Thus far, no drawbacks. One area that could improve is compliance reporting for standards like NIST or GDPR. Upwind shines in providing cloud environment visibility and simplifying the discovery of gaps.
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Security Engineer
"Superb Visibility, but Overwhelming Number of Findings"
Upwind has delivered exceptional visibility and significantly boosted our security posture. However, the depth of visibility results in a huge volume of vulnerability findings, which can become overwhelming rapidly. Before adopting Upwind, we had zero awareness of our container runtimes, so its introduction has brought substantial operational advantages. Additionally, we now enjoy broader situational awareness across our infrastructure, along with comprehensive data that supports both detection and resolution of problems.
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Director of Application Security
"Speedy and Accurate Cloud Risk Visibility via Upwind"
Upwind provides us with rapid, high-precision cloud risk visibility while requiring minimal setup effort. It merges posture, workload, and identity information into a prioritized display, enabling my team to concentrate on genuinely exploitable problems instead of sifting through generic CSPM noise. Certain features are still somewhat rough around the edges: reporting and dashboards geared for executives are constricted, and some detections and integrations need vendor help to fine-tune. The core value is solid, yet I'd welcome more refinement and self-service options for tailoring views and workflows. It consolidates scattered cloud security components (CSPM, CDR, CNAPP) into one platform, which cuts down on alert fatigue. We achieve clearer prioritization, quicker remediation with our engineers, and a stronger case for leadership about how we handle cloud risk.

Enterprise Readiness

SOC 2 Type II

Identity & Access

SSO Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace
RBAC Role-based with custom roles
Audit Logs 30-day retention

Data Security

At restAES-256
In transitTLS 1.2+
Key mgmtVendor-managed

SLA & Availability

Uptime SLA99.9%
RPO
RTO
Pen test

Compliance & Portability

Data residencyUS, EU
Data export CSV, JSON
Right to erasure

Integrations

AWS

Integration with Amazon Web Services for cloud security monitoring.

Native < 1 hour ⚡ AiDOOS Pre-wired

Azure

Integration with Microsoft Azure for cloud workload protection.

Native < 1 hour ⚡ AiDOOS Pre-wired

Google Cloud

Integration with Google Cloud Platform for security event monitoring.

Native < 1 hour ⚡ AiDOOS Pre-wired

Kubernetes

Integration with Kubernetes for container runtime visibility and protection.

Native 1-2 hours ⚡ AiDOOS Pre-wired

Docker

Integration with Docker for container security monitoring.

Native < 1 hour

Slack

Integration with Slack for security alerts and notifications.

Third_Party < 1 hour

PagerDuty

Integration with PagerDuty for incident response and alerting.

Third_Party < 1 hour

Splunk

Integration with Splunk for centralized log analysis and security monitoring.

Third_Party 1-2 hours

Governance & Compliance

EU AI Act

No data available

Data Processing Agreement

No data available

Sub-processors

No data available

Right to Erasure

No data available

Change Notifications

No data available

NIST AI RMF

No data available

AiDOOS Managed Deployment

Deploy Upwind in 72 hours

AiDOOS handles setup, CRM integration, SSO config, and user provisioning. Your team goes live — not your IT department.

12
Deployments
94%
Adoption rate
4.8/5
Post-deploy sat.
4-8 weeks
Time to value

Prerequisites

  • Cloud account credentials (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Kubernetes cluster or container orchestration setup
  • Administrative access for installing the Upwind agent
  • SSO configuration if using enterprise identity providers

Configuration Options

  • Custom alert policies
  • Integration with external SIEM solutions
  • Role-based access control setup
  • Custom dashboards for security posture

How Upwind Compares

Product AI & Analytics Ease of Use Enterprise Features Pricing Integrations Mobile Experience Quick Setup Customer Support Rating Price/mo
Upwind This product
Excellent Good Excellent Fair Good Poor Good Good $Custom/user
Palo Alto Prisma Cloud
Good Fair Excellent Fair Good Poor Fair Good $Custom/user
Wiz
Excellent Excellent Excellent Poor Good Poor Excellent Good $Custom/user
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security
Excellent Good Excellent Poor Good Fair Good Excellent $Custom/user
Virtual Delivery Center · A new delivery category

A Virtual Delivery Center for Upwind

Pre-vetted experts and AI agents in the loop, assembled as a delivery pod. Pay in Delivery Units — universal pricing across roles, seniority, and tech stacks. No hiring, no contracting, no procurement cycle.

  • Plans from $2,000 — Starter Pack, 10 Delivery Units, 90 days
  • Refundable on unused Delivery Units, anytime — no questions asked
  • Re-delivery guarantee on acceptance miss
  • Pre-flight delivery sizing — you see the plan before you commit

How a Virtual Delivery Center delivers Upwind

Outcome-based delivery via AiDOOS’s VDC model.  Why VDC vs traditional consulting? →

Outcome-Based

Pay for results, not hours

Milestone-Driven

Clear deliverables at each phase

Expert Network

Access to certified specialists

Implementation Timeline

1
Discover
Requirements & assessment
2
Integrate
Setup & data migration
3
Validate
Testing & security audit
4
Rollout
Deployment & training
5
Optimize
Performance tuning
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Upwind provide runtime-first security?
Upwind focuses on runtime security by continuously monitoring actual running workloads and network traffic to detect and respond to threats in real-time, rather than only relying on static configuration analysis.
What integrations does Upwind support?
Upwind integrates with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker), and notification tools like Slack and PagerDuty for alerting. A full list is available in the docs.
Is Upwind SOC 2 compliant?
Yes, Upwind is SOC 2 Type II certified, demonstrating its commitment to security and reliability for enterprise customers.
Does Upwind offer SSO for enterprise users?
Yes, Upwind supports Single Sign-On (SSO) via Okta, Azure AD, and Google Workspace as part of its enterprise features.
Can Upwind be deployed through AiDOOS?
Yes, Upwind is available on the AiDOOS marketplace with verified deployment, including pre-wired integrations, 24/7 support, and a guaranteed 72-hour deployment.

Quick Stats

Rating
12
Deployments
72 hours
Live in
99.9%
Uptime SLA
Deployment Complexity
Moderate (3/5)
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Vendor

Upwind
San Francisco, California, United States
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