eBPF vs Kernel Extensions

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eBPF allows programs to access privileged context such as the operating system kernel – but in a sandboxed way that’s significantly safer and lighter weight than traditional kernel extensions.

At Upwind, our sensor is built with eBPF technology, making it safer and lighter to run than previous solutions.

You can learn more about the difference here