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Kubernetes Admission Controllers
The flexibility of KnoxGuard helps in enforcing strict security policies without changing existing workflows. Simplify security for large-scale Kubernetes deployments.
Kubernetes Security is Incomplete Without Admissions Controllers
KnoxGuard, AccuKnox’s state-of-the-art Admission Controller, offers unparalleled protection for your Kubernetes clusters. By providing granular policy enforcement and seamless integration with existing tools, KnoxGuard empowers organizations to maintain robust security postures without compromising on agility.
94%
of organizations experienced a Kubernetes security incident in the past 12 months
59%
of container images run with high or critical vulnerabilities
31%
of organizations have no process for Kubernetes vulnerability management
Key Features
Advanced Registry Controls
- Whitelist/blacklist specific container registries
- Granular control at cluster and namespace levels
- Regex pattern matching for image names
- Prevent deployment of untrusted or vulnerable images
Vulnerability Management
- Set customizable thresholds for vulnerabilities
- Block deployments exceeding defined limits
- Integrate with leading vulnerability scanners
Security Posture Rules
- Enforce policies on privileged containers
- Control resource limits and quotas
- Manage pod security contexts
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA)
Flexible Policy Engine Integration
- Native support for Kyverno
- Extensible architecture for future policy engine support
- Preserve existing investments in security tools
Real-time Alerting and Monitoring
- Detailed alerts for policy violations
- Integration with popular SIEM solutions
- Customizable dashboards for security insights
How KnoxGuard Works
Prerequisites
- Kubernetes cluster (v1.16+)
- Helm v3+
- kubectl configured for your cluster
Deploy Kyverno
helm repo add kyverno https://kyverno.github.io/kyverno/
helm repo update
helm install kyverno kyverno/kyverno -n kyverno –create-namespace
Deploy KnoxGuard
helm upgrade –install knoxguard oci://public.ecr.aws/k9v9d5v2/knoxguard-chart \
–version=v0.1.0 \
-n knoxguard –create-namespace
Verify Installation
kubectl get deployments – knoxguard
kubectl get po -n kyverno
Configure Policies
- Access the AccuKnox dashboard
- Navigate to the Policy Management section
- Upload custom YAML policies or use pre-configured templates
- Activate policies to enforce them cluster-wide
Monitor and Refine
- Review alerts and logs in the AccuKnox dashboard
- Adjust policies based on your security needs and application requirements
- Regularly update KnoxGuard to access new features and security enhancements
Case Studies
FinTech Compliance Enforcement
Ensuring PCI-DSS compliance in a microservices architecture
Challenge: Maintaining PCI-DSS compliance across hundreds of microservices
Solution: KnoxGuard policies enforcing encryption, access controls, and audit logging
Result: Compliance adherence and reduction in audit preparation time
Healthcare Data Protection
Safeguarding sensitive patient data in a cloud-native environment
Challenge: Preventing accidental exposure of PHI in Kubernetes deployments
Solution: KnoxGuard policies restricting image sources and enforcing data encryption
Result: Zero data breaches and faster HIPAA audit completions
Public Sector Security
Securing a high-traffic, multi-tenant Kubernetes platform
Challenge: Isolating tenant workloads and preventing resource abuse
Solution: KnoxGuard name space specific policies and resource quota enforcement
Result: 99.99% up-time with reduction in security events
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FAQ’s
KnoxGuard is designed for minimal performance overhead, typically adding less than 10ms to admission requests. Our benchmarks indicate negligible impact on overall cluster performance.
Yes, KnoxGuard provides APIs and webhooks that can be easily integrated into popular CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, and GitHub Actions.
We release monthly feature updates and provide critical security patches as necessary. All updates are thoroughly tested for backward compatibility.
Yes, KnoxGuard operates solely on metadata and does not store sensitive workload data. It ensures compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy regulations.