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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

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

Vulnerability Management

  • Set customizable thresholds for vulnerabilities
  • Block deployments exceeding defined limits
  • Integrate with leading vulnerability scanners

Security-Posture-Rules

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)

Policy-Engine-Integration

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

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
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Case Studies

fintech

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

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healthcare

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

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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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Total Exposed Attacks in 2024 Costed

~$1.95 Billion
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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.