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KSPM – Kubernetes Security Posture Management by AccuKnox
AccuKnox KSPM simplifies Kubernetes Role Based Access Control (RBAC) management with powerful analytics and visualization.
First CNAPP Cloud Security Tool to Provide KSPM, out of the box!
Managing access control and permissions in Kubernetes is complex. According to industry surveys, over 65% of Kubernetes admins struggle with properly configuring and analyzing RBAC policies.
The default RBAC implementation in Kubernetes offers flexibility to assign granular privileges through users, roles and bindings. However, this creates a web of interdependent entities and relationships that quickly become difficult to monitor and secure.
KSPM is a key subproduct within AccuKnox, specializing in Kubernetes Security & Posture Management.
Within KSPM, the KIEM module focuses on Kubernetes Identity Entitlement Management.
- Full text search across all RBAC entities like service accounts and role bindings
- Interactive graph visualization that reveals connections between users, permissions and resources
- Predefined queries that highlight critical issues like unnecessary privileges
- Custom filtering to continuously monitor access configurations and changes
Multi Entity Search
Search across service accounts, bindings, roles and more instantly
Relationship Graphing
Visualize connections between users, permissions and resources
Critical Query Packs
Spot issues like unnecessary privileges and orphaned accounts
Custom Filters
Define and save filters to continuously monitor RBAC state
Change History
Review changes over time to identify risky modifications
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How It Works
Getting started with AccuKnox KSPM only takes a few quick steps:
1. Define admin users and access credentials for the KIEM console
2. Review prebuilt dashboards, relationship graphs, and risk queries
3. Customize searches and alerts tailored to your deployments
4. Get notified when risky changes or configurations are detected
Benefits
Adopting KSPM provides Kubernetes admins and security teams
1. Increased visibility into access policies
2. Detection of unnecessary or risky permissions
3. Easier RBAC management and troubleshooting
4. Meeting compliance requirements
5. Safeguarding sensitive resources and data
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KSPM Platform: Complete Guide
Guide Topics
Explore how Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM) helps protect your containerised workloads. Learn how AccuKnox secures your clusters by detecting misconfigurations, enforcing compliance, and enabling runtime observability for modern DevOps teams.
What is KSPM?
Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM) is designed to help teams manage and secure Kubernetes environments by continuously scanning cluster configurations, workloads, and RBAC policies. It ensures your K8S clusters are compliant, hardened, and protected—whether deployed in the cloud, on-prem, or at the edge.
As Kubernetes adoption grows, so do its risks. From exposed dashboards to over-permissioned service accounts, KSPM helps you stay ahead by providing real-time insights and controls that go beyond basic security scanning.
Why KSPM Matters Today
Kubernetes gives teams speed and flexibility, but it also introduces complexity. Security teams face:
- Misconfigured cluster roles and namespaces
- Excessive permissions (RBAC issues)
- Unsecured workloads and network paths
- Limited visibility into dynamic, short-lived pods
Without a centralised way to monitor and manage security posture, risks can slip through the cracks. KSPM brings clarity and control to your container security strategy.
AccuKnox KSPM: Key Capabilities
✅ Cluster Hardening
Automatically scan Kubernetes clusters against industry benchmarks (CIS, NSA, etc.) and harden your infrastructure with guided remediations.
✅ RBAC Visualization & Drift Detection
Visualise Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) and identify over-permissioned roles. Track permission drifts in real time.
✅ Namespace & Workload Security
Monitor how workloads behave across namespaces. Spot insecure configurations, excessive privileges, and suspicious runtime activity.
✅ Compliance Mapping & Reporting
Instantly check your Kubernetes environments against compliance mandates such as SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and more. Export reports for audit teams.
✅ Runtime Context + Policy-as-Code
Go beyond posture checks. Integrate with KubeArmor to enforce policies at runtime and stop threats before they escalate.
Why AccuKnox KSPM is Different
Unlike basic scanning tools, AccuKnox KSPM combines static posture insights with runtime enforcement. Here’s what makes it stand out:
- Built for Zero Trust: Enforce least-privilege access across your clusters using eBPF-powered visibility
- Multi-Cloud & Edge-Ready: Whether you’re using EKS, AKS, GKE, or bare-metal clusters, AccuKnox adapts
- Powered by Open-Source: Backed by KubeArmor and other CNCF-native projects for transparency and flexibility
- Agentless + Agent-based Options: Deploy the way that works best for your infrastructure
AccuKnox gives platform teams everything they need to secure Kubernetes, without slowing down innovation.
How to Get Started with KSPM
- Connect your clusters (AKS, EKS, GKE, on-prem, edge)
- Scan and assess posture based on industry benchmarks
- Visualise RBAC roles and fix misconfigurations
- Define and enforce runtime policies using KubeArmor
- Continuously monitor for drifts and compliance violations
KSPM Use Cases
- Secure Kubernetes clusters running in AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Identify and fix insecure workloads and role assignments
- Harden cluster configurations to reduce the attack surface
- Achieve compliance across multi-cluster environments
- Detect drift and suspicious activity at runtime
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