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Linux Kernel Bug Allows Kubernetes Container Escape
Hackers could exploit a Linux kernel bug to escape Kubernetes containers and access critical resources; however, the threat is minimized as any attacker needs to have the specific Linux capability CAP_SYS_ADMIN. The ...
The State of Policy Management In Kubernetes
Kubernetes is enabling powerful container orchestration capabilities for many organizations. But with this power comes great responsibility. Securing Kubernetes access is crucial to meet compliance requirements and avoid data leaks. And a ...
Rafay Systems Simplifies Running VMs on Kubernetes
Rafay Systems has made it easier to deploy virtual machines encapsulated in containers on top of a Kubernetes cluster. Mohan Atreya, senior vice president of product and solutions for Rafay Systems, says ...
Securing Kubernetes at the Infrastructure Level
Infrastructure security is important to get right so that attacks can be prevented—or, in the case of a successful attack, damage can be minimized. It is especially important in a Kubernetes environment ...
Weaveworks Acquires Magalix to Secure GitOps in K8s Environments
Weaveworks today announced it has acquired Magalix to improve Kubernetes security within the context of a GitOps workflow. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. GitOps is a methodology for deploying ...
Sysdig Report Reveals Container Security, Cost Issues
Sysdig, Inc. today published a report that finds, among other issues, 85% of the container images running in production environments contain at least one vulnerability. Three-quarters of those vulnerabilities (75%) are rated ...
Loft Labs Adds K0s Support to Virtual Kubernetes Clusters
Loft Labs today announced it has added support for the kOs lightweight distribution of Kubernetes to its open source vcluster software. The vcluster software was developed by Loft Labs to enable deployment ...
High Availability for Containerized SQL Server in K8s
Containers have numerous benefits for IT operations. But when it comes to using containerized stateful workloads, such as Microsoft SQL Server, a key obstacle remains: Implementing high availability (HA). Kubernetes is well ...
Open Source NeuVector Container Security Platform Now Available
SUSE this week made good on a promise to open source the NeuVector container security platform it acquired last year. Sheng Liang, president of engineering and innovation for SUSE, says an open ...
Dell Extends Kubernetes Reach of APEX Managed Services
Dell Technologies today announced support for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Kubernetes distribution and the Rancher framework from SUSE used to manage Kubernetes clusters. The announcement is part of an effort by ...
