This video demonstrates how P0 Security replaces broad standing access to Kubernetes clusters with least privilege and short-lived access through fine-grained controls. The environment shown is configured in AWS using AWS EKS and IAM users for identity with access to NGINX. P0 also supports other Identity Providers (IDPs) such as Okta or Active Directory. P0 offers several ways to seamlessly request and manage access to K8 clusters within existing workflows, including a Slackbot, a web app, and the P0 Command Line Interface (CLI) tool. Administrators can review the request, modify the access duration, and, if approved, grant tightly scoped access.
Frequently asked questions
How do you grant fine-grained, short-lived access to Kubernetes clusters?
Teams grant fine-grained, short-lived access to Kubernetes clusters by issuing ephemeral, scoped permissions for each session instead of standing kubeconfig credentials.
Why are standing kubeconfig credentials and broad RBAC roles risky?
Standing kubeconfig credentials and broad RBAC roles are risky because they grant persistent cluster access far beyond what any single task requires.
How does just-in-time access work for Kubernetes namespaces and clusters?
Just-in-time access works for Kubernetes namespaces and clusters by granting scoped, time-bound permissions on request and revoking them once the session ends.
How does P0 Security secure least-privilege, auditable Kubernetes access?
P0 Security secures least-privilege, auditable Kubernetes access by combining just-in-time permissions with detailed session logging.