Ensure GKE cluster uses private nodes
GKE nodes should not have public IP addresses to reduce attack surface.
Security Impact
Nodes with public IPs are directly accessible from the internet.
How to Remediate
Enable private nodes when creating clusters. Existing clusters require recreation.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- gcp-gke-1
- Service
- Google Kubernetes Engine
- Category
- Network Security
- Severity
- HIGH
- CIS Benchmark
- 5.6.3
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