Understanding AKS cluster security

Container security ensures comprehensive protection throughout the entire end-to-end pipeline for application workloads within AKS. At a high level, it includes the following four categories.

Build security

Build security is crucial as the entry point of the supply chain. It involves conducting static analysis, vulnerability assessment, and compliance checks on image builds. Rather than failing a build for vulnerabilities, it focuses on segmenting vulnerabilities actionable by development teams and allowing grace periods for issue remediation.

Registry security

Registry security involves assessing image vulnerability states and detecting drift or unauthorized images. Utilizing Notary V2 to attach signatures ensures that deployments come from trusted sources, maintaining the integrity of the registry.

Cluster security

Cluster security in AKS involves the management and maintenance of Kubernetes master components by Microsoft. Each...