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As Kubernetes adoption accelerates, so does the sophistication of the cyber threats that target them. This white paper explores the four key areas of Kubernetes security, offering practical insights to reduce risk and strengthen your defenses.

Read this Guide to:

  • Review the pillars of cloud native security — cloud, cluster, container, and code 
  • Evaluate security controls against benchmarks and discover essential tools 
  • Implement proven strategies to secure your applications, manage permissions, and defend against ransomware

About the Author

Dan Sullivan, Ph.D
Dan Sullivan, Ph.D
Principal Engineer and Architect, PEAK6 Technologies
Dan Sullivan, Ph.D., is a principal engineer and architect with PEAK6 Technologies where he focuses on cloud architecture, data science, machine learning, and data architecture. He’s the author of six books, most recently on cloud and NoSQL databases, as well as several online courses on machine learning, data science, and cloud computing that have had more than 1 million views.
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