HIGH

Ensure Pod Security Standards are enforced

Pod Security Standards should be enforced to restrict pod privileges.

Security Impact

Unrestricted pods can run privileged containers and access host resources.

How to Remediate

Configure Pod Security Standards at namespace level. Use restricted profile.

Affected Resources

container.googleapis.com/Cluster

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2PCI-DSSNIST 800-53

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Check Details

Check ID
gcp-gke-9
Service
Google Kubernetes Engine
Category
Pod Security
Severity
HIGH

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