Major expansion: Native Windows support now available in Sysdig Secure
Why it matters:
This is the most significant expansion of Sysdig Secure to date. Native security and visibility for Windows is now available via Host Shield for Windows (GA). It includes:
- CSPM for standalone Windows Servers (with CIS benchmarks)
- Vulnerability management for Windows OS and non-OS packages
- Windows container image scanning via CLI Scanner
Customer impact:
Customers with hybrid Linux/Windows environments can now manage runtime security, vulnerability detection, and posture management using a unified Sysdig platform.
This removes the need for separate tools, simplifies security operations, and ensures consistent visibility and protection—closing a critical competitive gap.
Link:
https://docs.sysdig.com/en/release-notes/windows-host-shield-release-notes/#070-march-31-2025
Unified shield strategy: Host Shield & Cluster Shield GA for Linux and Windows
Why it matters:
Host Shield and Cluster Shield for Linux and Windows are now GA. These two components consolidate multiple agents and scanners into a simpler deployment model — one for host/VM, one for Kubernetes clusters.
Customer impact:
This significantly simplifies installation, configuration, and updates. Customers benefit from lower operational overhead and easier access to new features through these unified components.
Links:
• Monitor installation
• Secure installation
Resource360 & Enhanced Findings Drawers: Investigate faster & smarter
Why it matters:
Usability takes a leap forward with Resource360 and Enhanced Findings Drawers, putting all relevant context in one place for faster and more intuitive investigations.
Customer impact:
Security teams experience reduced context switching, faster investigations, and greater confidence in decision-making, all thanks to a more streamlined interface.
Honorable mention: Sysdig LSP — Security meets the developer’s IDE
Why it matters:
This shift-left milestone brings security directly into developers’ code editors via Sysdig’s LSP (Language Server Protocol) integration.
Customer impact:
Still in early stages, but high potential. Developers can identify misconfigurations and security issues right as they code — showcasing Sysdig’s commitment to developer-first security.
Links:
https://github.com/sysdiglabs/sysdig-lsp/releases
https://github.com/sysdiglabs/sysdig-lsp
Conclusion
With native Windows support, a unified deployment model, smarter investigations, and security capabilities embedded right into the developer workflow, Sysdig is setting a new standard for modern cloud security. These enhancements simplify complexity, close critical visibility gaps, and improve DevSecOps operations.
Learn more:
• Full release notes — Secure
• Secure install guide
• Monitor install guide