Controlling and filtering traffic when containerizing a workload within Kubernetes Pods is just as crucial as a firewall in a more traditional network setup. The difference is that, in this scenario, those capabilities are provided by the Kubernetes NetworkPolicy API. This article will explore Kubernetes NetworkPolicy by creating an example network policy and examining its core parameters. Then, we’ll look at some common NetworkPolicy use cases and learn how to monitor them using kubectl.

Personal data such as email addresses and passwords unlock our online identities and have become part and parcel of almost all accounts on the internet. Research indicates that there are over 5 billion daily web users worldwide and mobile phones account for about 60% of the world’s web traffic. Digital data examples include text messages, videos, satellite images and data from IoT, smart devices and social media.

In predicting what will transpire in cybersecurity in 2023, the best method is to look at past experience. As with any security and criminal activity, threat actors tend to build upon what they have done in the past, adding new twists to keep their tactics fresh and effective. So, taking this into consideration, it is no surprise that Trustwave's security experts see much of the same type of attacks that plagued 2022 continuing.

As demand for greater security visibility accelerates, SecurityScorecard Marketplace, the one-stop shop for trusted SecurityScorecard partner solutions, has gained significant momentum. In 2022, the Marketplace partner ecosystem expanded by 80% to now include more than 90 technology and integration partners, including OneTrust, Coupa, CSC, CrowdStrike, IBM, Splunk, and Snowflake.