EKS Deployed Risky Repositories

Overview

The EKS Deployed Risky Repositories insight identifies repositories that are currently deployed in Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) and flagged as risky due to vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or compliance issues. This information is critical for IT Operations (IT Ops) and Security Operations (Sec Ops) engineers to ensure the security and stability of containerized applications running in Kubernetes environments.

Value for IT and Security Engineers

Security Perspective

• Proactive Risk Mitigation: Helps Sec Ops engineers prioritize remediation efforts by identifying repositories that pose a security risk in live EKS environments.

• Attack Surface Reduction: Highlights potential weak points that attackers could exploit, such as critical vulnerabilities in deployed repositories.

• Compliance Adherence: Ensures that repositories deployed in EKS adhere to organizational and regulatory compliance standards, reducing the risk of fines or breaches.

Operational Perspective

• Improved Deployment Confidence: IT Ops engineers can ensure that only secure and compliant repositories are deployed, reducing the likelihood of operational disruptions.

• Visibility into Live Deployments: Provides a clear view of repositories in use within EKS clusters, aiding in better resource management and deployment tracking.

• Actionable Insights: Facilitates quick identification of risky repositories, enabling faster resolution of security and operational issues.

Use Case Scenarios

• Vulnerability Management: Use this insight to focus scanning and patching efforts on the most critical and actively deployed repositories.

• Incident Response: Quickly isolate and address risky repositories in the event of a security breach or compliance violation.

• Audit and Reporting: Demonstrate to auditors that deployed repositories are actively monitored and risks are managed effectively.

By providing visibility into risky repositories deployed in EKS, this insight enables IT and Security engineers to enhance the security posture, maintain compliance, and ensure smooth operations within their Kubernetes environments.