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IRI FieldShield vs Microsoft Defender for Containers
Both stand on database security software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Consider Microsoft Defender for Containers if a hybrid deployment and vulnerability assessments priced by Kubernetes worker-node vCores fit your needs. The 30-day trial and included monthly assessments provide defined evaluation details. Look elsewhere if you require the listed omissions, such as runtime protection or API posture management.
Visit Microsoft Defender for ContainersThe facts
| IRI FieldShield | Microsoft Defender for Containers | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | iri.com | learn.microsoft.com |
| On database security software | #18 of 26 | #22 of 26 |
IRI FieldShield: what it does well
Microsoft Defender for Containers: what it does well
- Hybrid deployment model.
- Available through the web.
- Includes 20 free monthly vulnerability assessments per charged vCore.
- Pricing note lists a 30-day trial.
What to know first
- Current pricing requires a quote.
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