How to create a pipeline for hardening Amazon EKS nodes and automate updates
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This article explains how to create a pipeline to harden Amazon EKS nodes and automate updates using the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Amazon Linux benchmarks. It covers the following key points:
Specifically, the article covers:
- Overview of CIS Amazon Linux Benchmarks and their importance for security
- Solution overview using AWS services like EC2 Image Builder, AWS Lambda, Amazon SNS, AWS Step Functions, and Amazon Inspector
- Prerequisites for implementing the solution
- Step-by-step walkthrough for deploying the solution using an AWS CloudFormation template
- Process overview of image hardening, testing, and automating EKS node group updates
- Conclusion highlighting the advantages of the automated workflow
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