kube-bench
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kube-bench. Runs CIS Kubernetes Benchmark checks against the control plane and nodes.
Blurb
Checks whether Kubernetes is deployed according to security best practices as defined in the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark - aquasecurity/kube-bench
Summary
| Lens | kube-bench | Kubescape |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | CIS benchmark sections per K8s version | Broader frameworks (NSA, MITRE, signed controls) |
| Run model | Job on node or master; JSON reports | CLI, operator, CI on manifests |
| Best fit | CIS audit evidence for regulated K8s | Multi-framework posture and PR checks |
When to use: auditors ask for CIS-aligned evidence; you need a well-known benchmark mapping per K8s minor version.
When to skip: only application-level security matters; already standardized on Kubescape with overlapping CIS coverage.