Search Guard FLX Launches with Full Support for Elasticsearch 9
Berlin, Germany--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2025) - Search Guard today announced the availability of Search Guard FLX for Elasticsearch 9, delivering a modern security layer purpose-built for Elasticsearch 9. With FLX, organizations can confidently upgrade while maintaining full control over data access, encryption, compliance, and audit requirements.
"Search Guard FLX was built from the ground up to meet the evolving needs of Elasticsearch users," said Jochen Kressin, Founder and CEO of Search Guard. "With full support for Elasticsearch 9, FLX combines modern architecture with enterprise-grade security in a solution that's both powerful and easy to use."
Secure Upgrades Without Compromise
Elasticsearch 9 brings major improvements to performance and architecture. But without the right security layer, these upgrades can expose critical systems to new risks.
Search Guard FLX ensures seamless protection - whether deploying fresh clusters or upgrading from earlier versions. Designed to integrate directly with Elasticsearch 9, FLX enables teams to scale securely, configure faster, and meet compliance standards from day one.
Key Benefits
Enterprise-Ready from the Start: Role-based access control, TLS encryption, audit logging, and compliance features are built-in and production-proven.
Fast and Flexible Integration: Modern modular design supports a wide range of use cases, from single-node instances to large-scale distributed clusters.
Reduced Complexity: The sgctl command-line tool simplifies configuration and management, reducing onboarding and maintenance time.
Future-Proof Architecture: Fully compatible with Elasticsearch 9 and designed to evolve alongside the Elastic stack.
Deployment Options and Availability
Search Guard FLX is available in both open source and commercial editions and is ready for immediate deployment. Whether managing a single-node setup or securing a large-scale cluster, FLX offers the control and scalability today's teams demand.
Search Guard FLX for Elasticsearch 9 is available now.
Learn more: https://docs.search-guard.com/latest/
About Search Guard
Founded in 2012, Search Guard delivers advanced, customizable security solutions for Elasticsearch. The company is trusted by enterprises, SaaS providers, and government agencies worldwide to protect their most sensitive data. With a focus on innovation and reliability, Search Guard is helping shape the future of secure, scalable search.
Press ContactAnja GlauchChief Marketing OfficerSearch GuardEmail: aglauch@search-guard.comWebsite: https://search-guard.com
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