Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Developers are frequently tasked with working with multiple tools in the cloud-native era. Each of these tools plays a crucial role in the application life cycle, from development to deployment and operations. However, the sheer variety and diversity of these tools can increase the likelihood of errors or the accidental inclusion of critical vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

As more and more workloads move to the cloud, the attack surface security teams need to secure has grown exponentially. To guard the massive perimeter of the cloud, you need to position your cloud infrastructure to be as safe as possible by default.

In the ever-changing world of Kubernetes security, it’s crucial to stay ahead of threats while maintaining operational efficiency. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our latest feature: Auto-Generated Kubernetes Network Policy, based on application runtime behavior, powered by eBPF (extended Berkeley Packet Filter) technology. With this addition, organizations can easily apply native Kubernetes network rules without worrying about disrupting their production systems.

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.