What is Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM)?
As reliance on cloud-native applications grows, so does reliance on tools like Kubernetes security posture management (KSPM) and cloud security posture management (CSPM). After all, Kubernetes is a necessary component of cloud-native workflows, and managing the security posture of such a critical facet of operations is a business imperative. But what does a Kubernetes-specific solution […]
Using Kubernetes Audit Logs for DevSecOps
Kubernetes audit logs are a cornerstone of cluster visibility. They capture the who, what, and when of user and service activity. But their sheer volume and complexity often create bottlenecks for security teams trying to distinguish meaningful anomalies from routine noise. We’re going deeper into the role of Kubernetes audit logs in DevSecOps workflows, exploring […]
What is Kubernetes Vulnerability Scanning?
Containers gained popularity in the 2010s because they allowed developers to run programs across environments, but deploying thousands of them could be chaotic. Enter Kubernetes, an orchestration platform that emerged to manage containers at scale. But Kubernetes itself, not just its containers, needs vulnerability scanning. How? What should that look like? From merging tools to […]
Essential Open-Source Kubernetes Security Tools You Need to Know
Kubernetes is a multi-layered environment. Highly dynamic clusters can be spun up and taken down quickly, making it difficult to track potential threats in real time. But Kubernetes doesn’t exist in a vacuum — it orchestrates containers that run on a complex infrastructure, where misconfigurations, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and network security all come […]
How to Leverage eBPF for Kubernetes
Extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) is emerging as a cornerstone of cloud-native management, enhancing observability and enabling sandboxed programs to operate directly within the Linux kernel. For Kubernetes, where managing distributed, ephemeral workloads at scale is inherently complex, eBPF offers a solution to some of the platform’s biggest challenges. By working directly at the kernel […]
What Is Kubernetes Runtime Security? A Deep Dive Into Real-Time Protection
Kubernetes runtime security is a crucial component of defending cloud environments. Whereas build-time protection secures containers and Kubernetes (often abbreviated K8s) architecture during the development phase, runtime security protects systems during the operation phase when containers are susceptible to some of the most damaging attacks. Do K8s really need specific security? Would it differ from […]
What are Kubernetes Vulnerabilities?
For security teams, Kubernetes isn’t just another box to check. While this dynamic system is often the core of modern cloud deployments, its vulnerabilities aren’t static. New issues appear suddenly and from a mix of factors — complexity in configuration, rapid innovation, and a vast ecosystem of tools and extensions. New attack vectors also emerge […]
Unlocking Kubernetes as a Service: Benefits, Tradeoffs, and Security Implications
Kubernetes is the most common container orchestration platform on the market today, deployed at scale in thousands of organizations. Hosting a Kubernetes implementation occurs in two ways: on a company-owned, bare-metal server or outsourced to a cloud provider, also known as Kubernetes as a Service or KaaS. But what is KaaS? This blog will examine […]
What Is Kubernetes Security?
Kubernetes has emerged as the leading orchestration platform of containerized applications in the modern cloud ecosystem. This has coincided with a steep increase in container adoption – CNFC’s 2022 annual survey showed that 76% of organizations that employ cloud-native approaches use containers. However, this rise in popularity has also made Kubernetes a target for threat […]