Kubernetes, also referred to as k8s or “kubes,” stands as a portable, extensible, open-source container orchestration platform designed for managing containerized workloads and services. Initially developed by Google based on its internal systems Borg and later Omega, Kubernetes was introduced as an open-source project in 2014 and subsequently donated to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud security, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. Today, we are announcing an exciting enhancement: CrowdStrike Falcon® Cloud Security now supports Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Autopilot. This integration marks an important milestone in our commitment to providing cutting-edge DevSecOps-focused security and solutions for modern cloud environments.

Kubernetes (K8s) is a key platform for deploying and managing containerized applications. As more and more businesses use Kubernetes, it’s clear that there’s a need for robust data protection strategies. A crucial element of these strategies is the automation of procedures to backup K8s to prevent data loss, which could otherwise result in significant operational disruptions and financial consequences.

In the dynamic world of Kubernetes, container orchestration is just the tip of the iceberg. In this sophisticated ecosystem, you must prioritize security efficiency. Kubernetes’ robust, open-source platform has been revolutionary in automating the deployment, scaling, and management of application containers. Yet, such capability comes with significant responsibility, particularly in network security. Here, the role of network policies becomes crucial.

Are Software composition analysis (SCA) scans and container scans the same thing? The short answer is yes… and no. A comprehensive container image scan applies SCA specifically to containers in combination with other analyses particular to containers, such as how they’re configured to deploy and the presence of secrets. Read on to learn the key differences.

Serverless containers mark a notable evolution from traditional containerization. Traditional containers, being continuously active, can lead to resource wastage. Serverless containers, however, are ephemeral and operate on-demand. For developers, this means less time spent on server management and more on coding. Kubernetes, or K8s, stands out in automating, scaling, and managing these containerized applications.

In cloud-native software development, ensuring the supply chain security of containerized applications in Kubernetes (K8s) environments is of utmost importance. With the continuous evolution of threats, safeguarding your containerized applications at every stage is not a choice anymore; it is an absolute necessity. With Calico’s vulnerability management, you can scan container images across three pivotal application lifecycle stages: Let’s break down the scanning guardrails offered by Calico.

DIE is the notion that an immutable workload should not change during runtime; therefore, any observed change is potentially evident of malicious activity, also commonly referred to as Drift. Container Drift Detection provides an easy way to prevent attacks at runtime by simply following security best practices of immutability and ensuring containers aren’t modified after deployment in production.

Organizations are increasingly relying on Kubernetes to orchestrate and manage their containerized applications. While Kubernetes offers a powerful framework for deploying and scaling applications, managing complex applications manually can be a daunting, error-prone, and lead to a multitude of security issues. One of the primary challenges lies in the sheer complexity of managing multiple components across a Kubernetes cluster.