The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods PP068: Common Kubernetes Risks and What to Do About Them
Jun 24, 2025
Natalie Somersall, Principal Solutions Engineer at Chainguard, shares her expertise in Kubernetes security and open-source software. She discusses the risks and threats in Kubernetes environments, emphasizing the need for robust identity and access controls with role-based access management. Natalie highlights the importance of continuously patching vulnerabilities and managing supply chain risks through trusted image sources. The conversation also touches on fostering collaboration between security teams and developers to create secure, efficient Kubernetes infrastructures.
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Natalie’s Kubernetes Journey
- Natalie Somersall shares her experience transitioning from physical endpoint management to container orchestration.
- She explains how containers combine dependency isolation with hardware efficiency better than previous methods.
Kubernetes Decision Fatigue
- Kubernetes offers immense flexibility but demands many architectural decisions.
- Not making decisions is itself a risk which can overwhelm teams without a guided approach.
Limit Kubernetes Decision Fatigue
- Limit your Kubernetes decision fatigue early by choosing managed Kubernetes or paved paths.
- Focus on doing so to reduce risk and complexity until you fully understand your needs.