Kubescape on Ubuntu 24.04

Kubescape CLI is a command-line–driven solution designed for scanning, analyzing, and auditing Kubernetes clusters for security, compliance, and misconfigurations. It allows organizations to identify vulnerabilities and enforce security best practices efficiently without relying on graphical interfaces.

The solution supports common Kubernetes security frameworks including NSA-CISA, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS Kubernetes Benchmark. It is ideal for DevOps, security teams, and organizations looking to maintain compliant, secure, and well-configured Kubernetes environments.

Features of Kubescape CLI:

• CLI-based Kubernetes security scanning and compliance auditing.
• Support for multiple frameworks like NSA-CISA, MITRE, and CIS.
• Detection of misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and policy violations.
• Advanced reporting in CLI, JSON, HTML, and JUnit formats.
• Integration with CI/CD pipelines for automated security checks.
• Lightweight, scalable, and automation-friendly for scripting and batch scans.

To check if Kubescape CLI is installed and accessible, use the following steps:

 
Check CLI version: $ kubescape version

Run a sample scan:
$ kubescape scan framework nsa --verbose

Disclaimer: Kubescape CLI is provided “as is” under applicable open-source licenses. Users are responsible for proper configuration, cluster access permissions, and interpretation of security reports. This solution is best suited for Kubernetes security auditing, compliance checks, and automated DevOps workflows.