Security Scanning Tools

Security scanning tools analyze Kubernetes configurations and clusters to identify security issues, misconfigurations, and compliance violations. They help catch problems before deployment and maintain security standards.

What are Security Scanning Tools?

These tools scan:

• Kubernetes manifests - YAML files and configurations
• Running clusters - Live cluster configurations
• Infrastructure as Code - Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.
• Compliance frameworks - CIS, NSA/CISA, MITRE ATT&CK

Types of Scanning

Static Analysis

Scan configuration files before deployment:

• YAML validation
• Security best practices
• Policy compliance
• Misconfiguration detection

Runtime Scanning

Scan running clusters:

• Current cluster state
• Resource configurations
• Network policies
• RBAC settings

Topics

• Kubescape - Multi-framework security scanning
• Polaris - Configuration validation
• Checkov - Infrastructure as Code scanning

See Also

• Supply Chain Security - Container image scanning
• Policy Enforcement - Automated policy enforcement
• Audit & Compliance - Compliance and auditing