CIS Benchmark
CIS Benchmark for Kubernetes
A kube-bench Approach
In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, ensuring the security and compliance of container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes is more critical than ever. The kube-bench tool, developed by Aqua Security, plays a pivotal role in this domain. It is an open-source utility designed to assess Kubernetes deployments against the CIS (Center for Internet Security) Benchmark for Kubernetes. This benchmark outlines a comprehensive set of security best practices that help organizations safeguard...
Hardening Kubernetes Nodes on Ubuntu
A CIS Benchmark Approach
Hardening a Kubernetes cluster begins at the node level. This guide explains how to secure Ubuntu-based Kubernetes nodes by applying the CIS (Center for Internet Security) Benchmark, which provides a detailed set of best practices for reducing vulnerabilities and strengthening your security posture. The CIS Benchmark outlines comprehensive security standards for various systems, including operating systems, applications, and network devices. Its recommendations help organizations adhere to...