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Kubernetes Dashboard: Features, Security Concerns, and Best Practices

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The Kubernetes Dashboard is a popular web-based interface designed to simplify the management of Kubernetes clusters. It provides an intuitive UI that allows users to view and manage cluster resources without needing to work directly with command-line tools. However, while convenient, the Kubernetes Dashboard also presents specific security risks that should be carefully managed, especially […]

Understanding Kubernetes Identities, Part 1

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When it comes to Kubernetes, managing identities is pivotal for ensuring secure and efficient cluster operations. These identities can be human users or machines, each requiring specific permissions to perform their tasks. In our latest research, we have explored what Kubernetes identities are, the default identities, the permissions they can have, how to configure these […]