Building an Amazon EKS Security Baseline
The article discusses the importance of establishing a security baseline for Amazon EKS. It emphasizes that security is a layered approach involving various aspects such as image hygiene, identity management, and network boundaries. Practical steps are provided to secure Kubernetes workloads effectively.
- ▪Security in EKS involves multiple layers including image security and access management.
- ▪Using minimal base images and scanning them before deployment reduces vulnerabilities.
- ▪Establishing a default-deny network policy helps control pod communication and enhances security.
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