Automate security scans on Amazon EKS with Kubescape, AWS CodeBuild, and AWS CodePipeline

This article discusses automating security scans and compliance checks on Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) clusters using Kubescape, AWS CodeBuild, and AWS CodePipeline. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a robust security posture and adhering to industry standards and compliance requirements.

Specifically, the article covers:

• Understanding compliance requirements and the AWS Shared Responsibility Model
• Compliance frameworks from NSA, MITRE, and CIS (Center for Internet Security)
• Solution overview for automating security scans using Kubescape, CodeBuild, and CodePipeline
• Prerequisites and sample code for setting up the automation workflow
• Additional security best practices for Amazon EKS, including IAM roles for service accounts, AWS Secrets Manager, Amazon GuardDuty, Pod Security Standards, and Kyverno policies
• Conclusion emphasizing the importance of regularly reviewing and updating security measures