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About Calico Cloud

What is Calico Cloud?

Calico Cloud is a security solution for cloud-native applications running on containers and Kubernetes. It is the SaaS, pay-as-you-go version of Calico Enterprise that includes the core Calico Open Source (Calico CNI and network policy).

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Beyond the Kubernetes security features that you get from Calico Enterprise and Calico Open Source, Calico Cloud adds these container security solutions:

  • Image Assurance

Automated image scanning and blocking so you can monitor and assess workloads for new and existing CVEs 24/7.

  • Container threat defense

Fully automated protection against known and unknown attacks (network or container-based).

Best fit

The best fit for Calico Cloud is small teams who need to manage the full spectrum of compliance in a web-based console. To jumpstart learning for teams, Calico Cloud provides:

  • Built-in onboarding tutorials in the web console
  • Automatic policy recommendations to make it easy for developers to secure their microservices and applications from day one
  • Hands-on training from Customer Support during the trial period so you can see how to realize your use cases in short order
  • Self-service workshops and training to speed up adoption

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