Runtime Execution Control for Modern Infrastructure

Magic Stack provides real-time runtime execution control to protect workloads, hosts, and containers from malicious behavior. Instead of relying solely on signatures or post-compromise detection, execution is validated at the moment it occurs.

What Is Runtime Execution Control?

Runtime execution control enforces strict behavior rules on processes while they are running. Actions such as unexpected file access, privilege escalation, memory manipulation, or unauthorized system interactions can be prevented before damage occurs.

Core Capabilities

Zero-Day & Exploit Mitigation

Zero-day exploits often succeed by abusing legitimate system interfaces in unintended ways. Magic Stack mitigates this risk by enforcing expected behavior boundaries, preventing exploitation even when the vulnerability itself is unknown.

MITRE ATT&CK Alignment

ATT&CK Technique Description Runtime Control
T1055 Process Injection Memory operation validation
T1068 Privilege Escalation Execution boundary enforcement
T1106 Native API Abuse Runtime call filtering
T1203 Exploitation for Client Execution Unexpected execution blocking

SOC Playbook Examples

Playbook: Unauthorized Privilege Escalation
Detect abnormal privilege request → block execution → alert SOC → capture forensic context
Playbook: Fileless Attack Attempt
Detect in-memory execution → terminate process → quarantine workload → incident review
Playbook: Suspicious Process Behavior
Detect policy violation → deny system interaction → log event → SOC triage

Security Controls Summary (RFP-Ready)

Control Area Implementation Standards Alignment
Execution Control Policy-based runtime enforcement ISO 27001, SOC 2
Threat Prevention Behavior-based blocking NIST CSF, CIS
Incident Response SOC-integrated enforcement actions ISO 27035

Logging & Retention

Log Type Retention Standards Alignment
Execution Decisions 180 days SOC 2, ISO 27001
Policy Violations 180 days NIST CSF
Administrative Changes 365 days PCI DSS