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XCCDF
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-APP-000158-CTR-000390
IPSec network encryption must be configured.
IPSec network encryption must be configured.
An XCCDF Rule
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IPSec network encryption must be configured.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>IPsec encrypts the data traffic between nodes in a Kubernetes cluster, ensuring that the information exchanged is confidential and protected from unauthorized access. This is particularly important when sensitive or confidential data is transmitted over the network. IPsec not only provides encryption but also ensures the integrity of the transmitted data. Through the use of cryptographic mechanisms, IPsec can detect and prevent tampering or modification of data during transit. In a Kubernetes cluster managed by MKE, nodes communicate with each other for various purposes, such as pod networking, service discovery, and cluster coordination. IPsec helps secure these communications, reducing the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks and unauthorized interception.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>