# Kubernetes Security Assessment

Source: https://forgeone.solutions/en/kubernetes-security-assessment
Language: en
Published: 2026-09-04
Updated: 2026-10-16

Kubernetes security assessment for Kubernetes, OpenShift and Rancher platforms: review RBAC, Pod Security, secrets, NetworkPolicies and CIS controls.

Security Testing & Validation

## Kubernetes Security Assessment

Systematically review Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters for misconfigurations, permission risks and security gaps.

ForgeOne performs security assessments for Kubernetes, OpenShift and Rancher-based platforms. The focus is configuration, platform controls and technical risk.

- [Request Kubernetes assessment](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment)
- [View penetration testing](https://forgeone.solutions/en/penetration-test)

## Your path with ForgeOne

1. Assessment

Understand current state, risks and dependencies.

2. Architecture

Define target architecture, security, platform roles and operating model.

3. Planning

Plan migration, automation, integration and responsibilities.

4. Implementation

Implement systems, platforms and processes in a controlled way.

5. Operations

Operate managed or co-managed with monitoring, updates and support.

6. Validation

Add security review, Kubernetes assessment or penetration testing where useful.

Assessment or pentest?

## Separate configuration review from attack simulation

This offer is a Kubernetes security assessment. An active Kubernetes penetration test is planned only with suitable scope, rules of engagement and specialized security partners.

- [Penetration Testing](https://forgeone.solutions/en/penetration-test)

## Review areas

Scope depends on platform, operating model and risk.

### Cluster & API

Cluster configuration, API server exposure, certificates, PKI, admission controls and OpenShift-specific security controls.

### RBAC & Isolation

Kubernetes RBAC, service accounts, Pod Security Standards, namespace isolation, NetworkPolicies and secrets.

### Supply Chain & Betrieb

Container images, registry integration, logging, audit, backup/recovery and GitOps/CI/CD security.

## Methodical orientation

Standards are applied where they fit the agreed scope, not sold as a blanket certification.

### CIS Kubernetes Benchmark

Useful for structured checks of technical cluster baselines.

### CIS Red Hat OpenShift Benchmark

For OpenShift environments where the concrete scope fits.

### OWASP Kubernetes Top Ten

As orientation for common risk and attack areas in cloud-native environments.

## Process

1. Understand platform

Clarify distribution, operating model, tenancy, GitOps and access model.

2. Review controls

Systematically review RBAC, policies, secrets, admission, ingress and audit.

3. Assess risk

Findings are prioritized by impact, path and implementation effort.

4. Connect hardening

Remediation can be delivered via automation, implementation or managed security.

## Review Kubernetes security?

We review which controls make sense for your platform.

- [Book an initial call](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment)
- [Contact](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact)

## Related solution clusters

Kubernetes security connects cluster architecture, platform operations and identity/policy topics.

- Security & Identity
- Container & Platform Engineering

[Security & Identity](https://forgeone.solutions/en/security-identity)

## Next step

We identify the right cluster for your initiative together.

[Book a free consultation](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment)

## Practical guides
- [Kubernetes Security Audit in Practice: Reviewing RBAC, Pod Security, NetworkPolicies and CIS](https://forgeone.solutions/en/tech/kubernetes-security-audit)