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Kubernetes clusters face numerous security threats including unauthenticated API access, overly permissive RBAC configurations, ServiceAccount token abuse, malicious admission controllers, CoreDNS poisoning, and writable volume mounts. Each attack vector is explained with practical examples showing how attackers exploit misconfigurations to escalate privileges, steal secrets, or achieve cluster-wide compromise. The guide provides Falco detection rules for identifying suspicious activity and defensive strategies including disabling anonymous authentication, implementing least privilege RBAC, using short-lived tokens, restricting admission controller modifications, and limiting hostPath volume usage.

A Brief Deep-Dive into Attacking and Defending Kubernetes

Attack Techniques and Defensive Strategies