OWASP Kubernetes Top 10

OWASP has developed the OWASP Kubernetes Top 10 to address security concerns in Kubernetes environments, highlighting the most common risks such as misconfigurations, lack of visibility, and vulnerability management. This initiative aims to guide security practitioners in understanding and mitigating threats associated with Kubernetes, an open-source system for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. The guide categorizes risks into misconfigurations, inadequate logging and monitoring, and supply chain vulnerabilities, among others, while recommending tools like Falco, Prometheus, and Open Policy Agent for improved security management. It emphasizes the importance of continuous auditing, policy enforcement, and robust role-based access control (RBAC) configurations to prevent unauthorized access and privilege escalation. Additionally, it underscores the need for encryption and proper secrets management to protect sensitive data, advocating for a proactive approach to vulnerability management through regular updates and patching. The document also discusses the integration of security measures across multi-cloud environments, suggesting solutions like service mesh and network policies to enhance network segmentation and control.