As cloud-native technology becomes increasingly popular, Kubernetes stands as the de facto solution for container orchestration. However, Kubernetes’ power comes with a wide range of complexities and risks — from potential spikes in cloud costs to unexpected outages to newly discovered security vulnerabilities and operational inconsistencies. As Kubernetes risks become more common and complex, the only way to manage those risks is by building a mature Kubernetes risk management program. And while cloud risk management tools exist, most of them do not look at Kubernetes. Without that critical component, your governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) strategy will not fully address cloud risk.
A comprehensive risk management strategy is needed for organizations who are modernizing their apps on the cloud or digitizing their business operations. A risk management solution must take into account scenarios where Kubernetes is run across multiple clouds, teams, and clusters. This guide outlines what Kubernetes risk management is, tackling not only security and compliance but also cost management and operational reliability, as well as how you can get started.
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