Kubernetes is an open-source system for managing containers, where misconfigurations and vulnerabilities can expose workloads, secrets, and clusters.
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Kubernetes is an open-source platform that automates deploying, scaling, and updating containerized applications across a cluster of machines. It maintains the desired state of workloads, while its control plane assigns work to nodes and manages networking, storage, and service discovery.
Its security depends on several connected layers. The Kubernetes API is a high-value control surface: weak authentication, excessive RBAC permissions, or an exposed dashboard can allow unauthorized changes. Cluster state, including Kubernetes Secrets, is stored in etcd and should be access-controlled and encrypted at rest. Container images and deployment configurations require vulnerability review and trusted-source or admission controls; a privileged container or vulnerable node can increase the risk of escaping workload isolation. Network policies can restrict pod-to-pod communication, while version and node patching, audit logs, and tested access-revocation procedures support detection and response.
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