Comprehensive Container Security for Kubernetes
Secure your containerized workloads from build to runtime with continuous vulnerability scanning, misconfiguration detection, and compliance automation.
of global organizations will run containerized applications in production by 2027
Source: Gartner
Industry Statistics
of all Kubernetes workloads are now hosted on cloud infrastructure.
Source: CNCF Annual Survey
Source: OWASP Kubernetes Top 10
Source: CNCF Cloud Native Security Whitepaper
Top Kubernetes Attack Vectors
Understand the most common attack vectors targeting Kubernetes environments and how Mondoo helps you defend against them.
Outdated Kubernetes Versions
Organizations must stay on top of updates and patches for the cluster and its nodes to avoid falling victim to known vulnerabilities.
Insecure Communication
Not properly configuring secure communication between Kubernetes components can lead to man-in-the-middle attacks.
Inadequate Access Controls
Unsecured and improperly configured RBAC can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive resources.
Insufficient Network Segmentation
Not properly configuring network segmentation between the control plane and workloads allows attackers to access sensitive resources.
Insecure Pod Configurations
Privileged containers, root access, unnecessary capabilities, or plaintext secrets can expose sensitive resources.
Vulnerable Container Images
Using container images from untrusted sources or outdated images with known vulnerabilities can compromise the entire cluster.
Real-World Attack Examples
These are real attacks that have targeted Kubernetes environments. Mondoo helps you detect and prevent vulnerabilities that enable these attacks.
The 5 Layers of Kubernetes Security
Each layer of your Kubernetes stack requires dedicated security controls. Mondoo provides comprehensive protection across all layers.
Cloud Services
Protect the underlying infrastructure and resources of your Kubernetes clusters with properly configured security groups, firewalls, and networking policies.
Cluster Configuration
Ensure proper IAM, TLS certificates, network policies, and Pod Security Standards configuration. Automate cluster setup and disaster recovery.
Cluster Nodes
Regularly patch and update nodes, harden the container runtime, avoid insecure Kubelet configurations, and replace End-of-Life operating systems.
Workloads
Secure deployments, replication controllers, and pods. Prevent privileged containers, root access, and unnecessary capabilities.
Application Containers
Regularly rebuild images to avoid outdated base images with CVEs. Use minimal container images to reduce the attack surface.
Kubernetes Security Posture Management
Mondoo delivers comprehensive Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM) capabilities
to help you secure your containerized infrastructure at every stage.
Supported Kubernetes Distributions
Mondoo supports all major Kubernetes distributions and managed services:
Business Value
Mondoo helps organizations protect their containerized infrastructure while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.
Protect
Continuously scan and monitor your Kubernetes infrastructure for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
Comply
Meet CIS benchmarks, NSA/CISA hardening guidelines, and industry compliance requirements.
Optimize
Streamline security operations with automated remediation and policy enforcement.
Recover
Detect configuration drift and quickly restore secure configurations when issues arise.
Ready to Secure Your Kubernetes Infrastructure?
Get started with Mondoo today and experience comprehensive
container and Kubernetes security.