kube-forensics
A Kubernetes operator that creates checkpoint snapshots of running pods for offline forensic analysis after security incidents.
What is kube-forensics?
kube-forensics is a Kubernetes operator that creates forensic snapshots of running pods and containers. It allows cluster administrators to capture the complete state of compromised pods for offline security analysis, enabling rapid incident response while preserving evidence for investigation.
Kubernetes cluster administrators and security professionals who need to perform forensic analysis on containerized workloads after security incidents.
It provides a native Kubernetes solution for forensic evidence collection that integrates seamlessly with cluster operations, eliminating the need for manual container inspection and enabling automated evidence preservation to S3 storage.
Overview
kube-forensics is a Kubernetes operator that enables cluster administrators to capture the complete state of a running pod and its containers. It was developed to address the conflict between immediate incident response and the need for detailed forensic investigation after a security breach.
Key Features
- Pod State Capture — Dumps the current state of a running pod and all its containers for offline analysis.
- Custom Resource Definition — Uses a PodCheckpoint CRD managed by a controller to initiate forensic snapshots.
- Container Inspection — Performs operations equivalent to
docker inspect,docker diff, anddocker exporton target containers. - Metadata Collection — Gathers additional metadata about the target pod alongside the captured state.
- Cloud Storage Integration — Automatically uploads forensic data to a specified S3 bucket for secure storage.
Philosophy
kube-forensics is designed to balance rapid incident response with thorough security investigation, allowing businesses to resume normal operations quickly while preserving evidence for detailed forensic analysis.
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