GKE

Definition

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is a managed Kubernetes service provided by Google Cloud Platform (GCP) that allows users to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes. GKE automates many of the complex tasks involved in managing Kubernetes clusters, such as scaling, upgrades, and security patches, while providing integration with other GCP services. It offers features like auto-scaling, multi-zone clusters, and built-in monitoring to enhance the operational efficiency of Kubernetes deployments.

Secure Settings Example

apiVersion: v1
kind: Pod
metadata:
  name: secure-pod
spec:
  securityContext:
    runAsNonRoot: true
    fsGroup: 2000
  containers:
  - name: secure-container
    image: gcr.io/my-project/my-image:latest
    securityContext:
      allowPrivilegeEscalation: false
      capabilities:
        drop:
        - ALL

Insecure Settings Example

apiVersion: v1
kind: Pod
metadata:
  name: insecure-pod
spec:
  containers:
  - name: insecure-container
    image: gcr.io/my-project/my-image:latest
    securityContext:
      privileged: true
      allowPrivilegeEscalation: true