AKS Managed Namespaces Now in Preview

Reading Time: 4 minutesRecently while testing out the latest version of the aks-preview Azure CLI extension, I stumbled across a new preview feature: Managed Namespaces in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). At the time of writing, this feature hasn’t been officially documented by Microsoft, but you can already try it for yourself using the Read more

By Pixel Robots., ago

Introducing the AKS Security Dashboard: Now in Preview

Reading Time: 2 minutesAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has rolled out a new feature in preview: the AKS Security Dashboard. This dashboard centralizes security insights, making it easier for cluster administrators and resource owners to identify and address vulnerabilities and misconfigurations directly from the AKS portal. Security is one of the top concerns for Read more

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FQDN Filtering in AKS: Enhancing Security with Advanced Container Networking Services (ACNS)

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn today’s cloud-native world, securing your Kubernetes clusters is more critical than ever. Traditional IP-based security measures often fall short in dynamic environments where IP addresses change frequently. This is where Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) filtering comes into play, offering a more efficient and scalable way to manage network Read more

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Implementing Deployment Safeguards in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): A Step-by-Step Guide

Reading Time: 4 minutesAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS) introduces Deployment Safeguards, a feature designed to enforce Kubernetes best practices through Azure Policy controls. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to set up and leverage Deployment Safeguards for more secure and compliant Kubernetes deployments. Understanding Deployment Safeguards Deployment Safeguards are designed to enforce Read more

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Introducing Enhanced Security in Azure Kubernetes Service: Disabling SSH Access on Cluster Nodes

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing and Kubernetes management, Microsoft’s Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) continuously introduces features to bolster security and ease of management. A significant new feature now in preview is the ability to control SSH access to AKS cluster nodes, providing administrators with enhanced security capabilities. This Read more

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We now have Agentless Discovery for Kubernetes in Defender for Containers

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the ever-evolving world of cloud native technologies, keeping your Kubernetes cluster, including Azure Kubernetes Service (Kubernetes), secure is paramount. On August 31, 2023, Microsoft added Agentless Discovery for Kubernetes to Defender for Containers. This exciting addition allows you to enhance your Kubernetes security without the hassle of installing extra Read more

By Pixel Robots., ago