Secure Kubernetes with Kubescape

Inspection

Conclusions

Kubescape is a powerful tool for efficiently monitoring running Kubernetes instances and resources that are not yet active in the cluster to help admins navigate the highly complex world of Kubernetes far more safely than would be the case without the tool. Because Kubernetes comprises so many layers and levels and potential add-ons, admins find it difficult to keep track of all the factors they need to check without an automatic helper in their toolbox. Kubescape is a massive help because the report shown at the end of a scan gives you a quick overview of what needs to be done. The software is available under a free license, is free of charge, and can be put into operation quickly, so it should be part of the standard repertoire of every company that uses Kubernetes or runs Kubernetes in its infrastructure.

The Author

Freelance journalist Martin Gerhard Loschwitz focuses primarily on topics such as OpenStack, Kubernetes, and Chef.

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