Upwind Security operates a runtime-powered cloud security platform built on eBPF sensors that pull real-time visibility from network traffic, API activity, and data flows across cloud infrastructure. Rather than relying solely on static scanning or policy posture checks, the platform ingests live runtime data to reduce alert fatigue - the company claims a 95% reduction in security noise - and compress detection-to-response cycles by an order of magnitude.
The technical scope spans Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP), and Cloud Detection and Response (CDR), alongside API security, vulnerability management, container security, and identity controls. The architecture attempts to connect runtime signals backward to build-time context, targeting friction points for developers, security engineers, and DevOps teams working at scale.
Founded in 2022 by the team behind Spot.io - which NetApp acquired - Upwind positions itself for enterprise deployment across cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, and organizations running AI or real-time applications. The company claims hundreds of enterprise customers worldwide.
