Performing Kubernetes CIS Benchmark with kube-bench
Overview
kube-bench is an open-source Go tool by Aqua Security that runs the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark checks. It verifies control plane, etcd, worker node, and policy configurations against security best practices, producing actionable pass/fail/warn reports.
When to Use
- When conducting security assessments that involve performing kubernetes cis benchmark with kube bench
- When following incident response procedures for related security events
- When performing scheduled security testing or auditing activities
- When validating security controls through hands-on testing
Prerequisites
- Kubernetes cluster (v1.24+)
- kubectl with cluster-admin access
- Node access for direct runs or privileged pod access
Installation
# Binary installation
curl -L https://github.com/aquasecurity/kube-bench/releases/download/v0.7.3/kube-bench_0.7.3_linux_amd64.tar.gz | tar xz
sudo mv kube-bench /usr/local/bin/
# Run as Kubernetes Job
kubectl apply -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/aquasecurity/kube-bench/main/job.yaml
kubectl logs job/kube-bench
# Run as a pod with host access
kubectl apply -f https://raw.githubus…
