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kube-bench

Checks whether Kubernetes is deployed securely against CIS Kubernetes Benchmark.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars6.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Compliance AuditingAquasecurityCis BenchmarkKubernetes SecuritySecurityGolang
Overview

Why consider kube-bench?

kube-bench is an open-source Go application that checks whether Kubernetes is deployed securely by running the checks documented in the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark. It audits master nodes, worker nodes, etcd, and control plane configurations.

Guided learning

Learn kube-bench by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of kube-bench

kube-bench outputs clear PASS/FAIL/WARN scores for each CIS guideline with remediation commands to harden Kubernetes clusters.

Quickstart

bash
1# Run kube-bench as a Kubernetes Job
2kubectl apply -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/aquasecurity/kube-bench/main/job.yaml
3kubectl logs -f job/kube-bench

kube-bench is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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kube-bench FAQs

kube-bench is listed as a Devops Infrastructure tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

kube-bench is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

kube-bench is listed as an alternative to Wiz CIS Benchmark. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.