Kube-scan
A tool that scans Kubernetes clusters for risks and provides a risk score.
Overview
Kube-scan is an open-source tool from Octarine (now part of VMware) that helps you understand the security risk of your Kubernetes workloads. It scans your cluster and assigns a risk score to each workload based on its configuration and settings. This helps you prioritize which workloads to secure first.
✨ Key Features
- Scans Kubernetes workloads for security risks
- Provides a risk score from 0 (low) to 10 (high)
- Checks for various risk factors (e.g., privileges, capabilities, vulnerabilities)
- Easy to deploy and use
- Web-based UI for viewing results
- Based on the Kubernetes Common Configuration Scoring System (KCCSS)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on risk scoring and prioritization
- Easy-to-understand risk assessment
- Simple deployment and UI
Unique Value: Provides a simple, at-a-glance view of the security risk of Kubernetes workloads, making it easy to identify and prioritize the most critical issues.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Finding workloads with unnecessary privileges
- Identifying containers running with dangerous capabilities
- Getting a quick overview of the overall cluster risk
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Policy enforcement
- Static analysis of configuration files
- Network security
🏆 Alternatives
Easier to use and more focused on risk assessment than comprehensive security platforms.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Live Chat
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Open source with no limits.
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