Importance of KUBERNETES Security

Kubernetes has become the backbone of modern infrastructure, but with great flexibility comes great risk.  Misconfigurations in Kubernetes environments are not just common — they’re expected. And while CSPM tools can flag surface-level issues, they often miss the deeper, more dangerous truth: sensitive data is exposed and no one knows it. Why DSPM belongs in Kubernetes  Traditional posture tools focus on infrastructure. DSPM focuses on data. That shift in perspective is critical in Kubernetes because:  Data is scattered across volumes, secrets, and external stores   Access is dynamic, driven by ephemeral workloads   Visibility is fragmented, especially in multi-cloud environments     A DSPM-first approach helps answer questions like:  What sensitive data exists inside my cluster?   Who (or what) can access it?   Is the access appropriate?   Is anyone actually accessing it? #varonis #datasecurity #kubernetes #dspm

🔐 Kubernetes Security Isn’t Optional — It’s Critical. Kubernetes is powerful, but without the right security practices, your cluster is an open target. Here are 5 security steps I focus on to keep EKS and K8s environments safe: 1. Image Scanning in CI/CD • Scan container images for vulnerabilities before pushing them to production (e.g., Anchore, Clair). 2. Locking Down the Control Plane • Secure the kubelet API, enable RBAC, and enforce certificate rotation. 3. RBAC & Least Privilege Access • Use Roles, RoleBindings, and service accounts to ensure no one (and nothing) has more access than needed. 4. Pod-Level Security • Apply Pod Security Policies (PSP) or its replacements, network policies, and restrict privilege escalation. 5. Runtime Threat Detection • Tools like Falco can monitor abnormal container behavior and block threats in real time. 🔔 Follow me for more Kubernetes & DevSecOps insights. ⸻ #Kubernetes #K8s #DevSecOps #EKS #AWS #CloudSecurity #RBAC #Helm #GitOps #DevOps #ContainerSecurity #Anchore #ArgoCD #InfrastructureAsCode #CloudNative #PlatformEngineering #CI_CD

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗞𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 As supply chain attacks continue to rise, securing your Kubernetes environment is more crucial than ever. From source code to deployment, every step matters. Here's how to safeguard your container images, CI/CD pipelines, and more. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: • Trust but Verify: Sign and validate all code and images. • SLSA Framework: Achieve higher maturity levels for your software supply chain. • Tools Spotlight: Leverage Sigstore, Cosign, and Kyverno for enhanced security. • Immediate Actions: Start with SBOMs, image signing, and pipeline security. Ensure your Kubernetes setup is protected against evolving threats! #AWS #awscommunity

Principle of least privilege example.... 🔒 Critical Security Announcement: A loophole in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) dubbed Sys:All has been uncovered, posing a significant threat to Kubernetes clusters. This vulnerability allows threat actors with Google accounts to seize control, potentially leading to data breaches and malicious activities. With an estimated 250,000 active GKE clusters at risk, it's crucial for users to heed Google's response and security recommendations. Just a few things to consider: Misconception in system:authenticated Group: The vulnerability stems from a misconception that the system:authenticated group in GKE includes only verified and deterministic identities. In reality, it includes any Google authenticated account, even outside the organization. Data Exposure and Trojanizing Container Images: The Sys:All vulnerability has led to the exposure of sensitive data, including JWT tokens, GCP API keys, AWS keys, Google OAuth credentials, private keys, and credentials to container registries. This information could be used to trojanize container images. Security Recommendations: Google recommends users not to bind the system:authenticated group to any RBAC roles, assess whether clusters have unsafe bindings, and review and remove any unsafe bindings. Users are advised to ensure that the system:authenticated group is not overprivileged. #devsecops #cybersecurity #productsecurity #supplychainsecurity