Security Archives - Pixel Robots. https://pixelrobots.co.uk/category/security/ A blog about Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and more... Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:53:22 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-logohead-32x32.png Security Archives - Pixel Robots. https://pixelrobots.co.uk/category/security/ 32 32 Connecting to a Private AKS Cluster with Azure Bastion – No Jump Box Needed! https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2025/08/connecting-to-a-private-aks-cluster-with-azure-bastion-no-jump-box-needed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=connecting-to-a-private-aks-cluster-with-azure-bastion-no-jump-box-needed https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2025/08/connecting-to-a-private-aks-cluster-with-azure-bastion-no-jump-box-needed/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/?p=40233 Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you have been following me for a while, you will know I am a big fan of Private AKS clusters. Keeping your API server off the public internet is one of the easiest wins for improving cluster security. The problem?Connecting to them has never been that smooth. With a Read more

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]]> https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2025/08/connecting-to-a-private-aks-cluster-with-azure-bastion-no-jump-box-needed/feed/ 2 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/thumbnail-360-×-240-px-40.png AKS Managed Namespaces Now in Preview https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2025/05/aks-managed-namespaces-now-in-preview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aks-managed-namespaces-now-in-preview https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2025/05/aks-managed-namespaces-now-in-preview/#respond Wed, 28 May 2025 14:39:49 +0000 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/?p=40022 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

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]]> https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2025/05/aks-managed-namespaces-now-in-preview/feed/ 0 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/thumbnail-360-×-240-px-33.png Introducing the AKS Security Dashboard: Now in Preview https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2025/01/introducing-the-aks-security-dashboard-now-in-preview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=introducing-the-aks-security-dashboard-now-in-preview https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2025/01/introducing-the-aks-security-dashboard-now-in-preview/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:03:28 +0000 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/?p=39982 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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]]> https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2025/01/introducing-the-aks-security-dashboard-now-in-preview/feed/ 0 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/thumbnail-360-×-240-px-28.png FQDN Filtering in AKS: Enhancing Security with Advanced Container Networking Services (ACNS) https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/09/fqdn-filtering-in-aks-enhancing-security-with-advanced-container-networking-services-acns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fqdn-filtering-in-aks-enhancing-security-with-advanced-container-networking-services-acns https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/09/fqdn-filtering-in-aks-enhancing-security-with-advanced-container-networking-services-acns/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:17:22 +0000 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/?p=39926 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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]]> https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/09/fqdn-filtering-in-aks-enhancing-security-with-advanced-container-networking-services-acns/feed/ 0 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/thumbnail-360-×-240-px-22.png Manage AKS API Server Access Easily with Service Tags (Preview) https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/08/manage-aks-api-server-access-easily-with-service-tags-preview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=manage-aks-api-server-access-easily-with-service-tags-preview https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/08/manage-aks-api-server-access-easily-with-service-tags-preview/#respond Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:33:18 +0000 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/?p=39896 Reading Time: 2 minutesHey everyone! Today, I’m excited to share a new feature that’s just hit preview in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). If you’ve ever wrestled with managing IP addresses for API server access, you’re going to love this. Azure has introduced the ability to use Service Tags for API Server authorized IP Read more

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]]> https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/08/manage-aks-api-server-access-easily-with-service-tags-preview/feed/ 0 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/thumbnail-360-×-240-px-20.png Implementing Deployment Safeguards in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): A Step-by-Step Guide https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/03/implementing-deployment-safeguards-in-azure-kubernetes-service-aks-a-step-by-step-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=implementing-deployment-safeguards-in-azure-kubernetes-service-aks-a-step-by-step-guide https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/03/implementing-deployment-safeguards-in-azure-kubernetes-service-aks-a-step-by-step-guide/#respond Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:51:44 +0000 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/?p=39837 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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]]> https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/03/implementing-deployment-safeguards-in-azure-kubernetes-service-aks-a-step-by-step-guide/feed/ 0 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/thumbnail-360-×-240-px-14.png First Look: Changing or Disabling Your Network Policy Provider on AKS https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/03/first-look-changing-or-disabling-your-network-policy-provider-on-aks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-look-changing-or-disabling-your-network-policy-provider-on-aks https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/03/first-look-changing-or-disabling-your-network-policy-provider-on-aks/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2024 15:45:47 +0000 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/?p=39812 Reading Time: 4 minutesHey there Azure enthusiasts! I’ve got some cool news to share from the AKS front. If you’ve been looking for more flexibility with network policies in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), your prayers have been answered although it is currently still in preview. Let’s dive right in and see what this Read more

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]]> https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/03/first-look-changing-or-disabling-your-network-policy-provider-on-aks/feed/ 1 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/thumbnail-360-×-240-px-12.png Introducing Enhanced Security in Azure Kubernetes Service: Disabling SSH Access on Cluster Nodes https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/02/introducing-enhanced-security-in-azure-kubernetes-service-disabling-ssh-access-on-cluster-nodes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=introducing-enhanced-security-in-azure-kubernetes-service-disabling-ssh-access-on-cluster-nodes https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/02/introducing-enhanced-security-in-azure-kubernetes-service-disabling-ssh-access-on-cluster-nodes/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:06:15 +0000 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/?p=39799 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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]]> https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2024/02/introducing-enhanced-security-in-azure-kubernetes-service-disabling-ssh-access-on-cluster-nodes/feed/ 0 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/thumbnail-360-×-240-px-11.png Fully Managed Resource Group: AKS Node Resource Group Lockdown Mode https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2023/12/fully-managed-resource-group-aks-node-resource-group-lockdown-mode/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fully-managed-resource-group-aks-node-resource-group-lockdown-mode https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2023/12/fully-managed-resource-group-aks-node-resource-group-lockdown-mode/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:45:09 +0000 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/?p=39749 Reading Time: 3 minutesHello there, Azure enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into a game-changing feature in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) that’s currently in preview: the Fully Managed Resource Group, also known as AKS Node Resource Group Lockdown Mode. If you’ve been following the AKS scene, you know how critical it is to manage your Read more

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]]> https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2023/12/fully-managed-resource-group-aks-node-resource-group-lockdown-mode/feed/ 0 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/thumbnail-360-×-240-px-6.png We now have Agentless Discovery for Kubernetes in Defender for Containers https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2023/09/we-now-have-agentless-discovery-for-kubernetes-in-defender-for-containers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=we-now-have-agentless-discovery-for-kubernetes-in-defender-for-containers https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2023/09/we-now-have-agentless-discovery-for-kubernetes-in-defender-for-containers/#respond Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:55:13 +0000 https://pixelrobots.co.uk/?p=39693 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

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