Axiom’s integration with Kubernetes offers a modern, cloud-native solution for Privileged Access Management (PAM), enabling granular access control into Kubernetes clusters. This empowers security teams to manage permissions dynamically and securely, aligning with Kubernetes’ native architecture for seamless security and compliance.
Streamlining Kubernetes Access with Axiom
Axiom’s PAM solution addresses the complexities of managing access in cloud-native environments like Kubernetes, where traditional access management often struggles to keep up with the dynamic nature of workloads. Kubernetes clusters often involve multiple microservices, containers, and dynamic identities, which makes controlling and auditing access a complex task. Axiom simplifies this through Just-in-Time (JIT) access provisioning, ensuring that permissions are granted only when needed and revoked when they are no longer required.
Key Features and Capabilities:
- Fine-Grained Access Control: Axiom’s integration with Kubernetes allows administrators to assign precise permissions based on specific roles and responsibilities. This ensures that access is restricted to the necessary clusters, namespaces, or pods, following the principle of least privilege.
- Automated Workflows: Kubernetes environments evolve rapidly, and manually managing permissions can lead to inefficiencies. Axiom automates permission requests and approvals through self-service portals that integrate with tools like Slack and Jira . This reduces manual effort while maintaining security.
- Dynamic Identity Management: In Kubernetes, workloads frequently spin up and down. Axiom manages both human and non-human identities, adjusting permissions dynamically. It supports workload identities (such as containers and microservices), ensuring that these identities have the appropriate level of access only for the duration of their lifecycle .
- Granular Kubernetes Role Binding: Through Axiom’s cloud-native platform, Kubernetes Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is enhanced by granular policies that can automatically adjust based on user or workload activity. Permissions can be fine-tuned to individual resources within the cluster, minimizing over-permissioning and reducing the attack surface.
PAM Flow for Kubernetes:
- Access Request: A user or workload submits a request for access to a specific resource within the Kubernetes cluster.
- Approval Workflow: The request is routed to the relevant approvers via an integrated platform (Slack, Jira, etc.), where it is evaluated based on the principle of least privilege.
- JIT Access: Upon approval, Axiom provisions access to the Kubernetes resource only for the required duration. This reduces the risk of persistent, unused permissions.
- Monitoring and Auditing: Axiom continuously monitors access activities and provides audit logs for Kubernetes environments. This helps track user activity and detect anomalies in real-time.
Axiom’s solution brings automated compliance and real-time visibility into Kubernetes environments, ensuring security while maintaining operational agility. This makes it a perfect fit for modern enterprises adopting Kubernetes at scale.
