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DevOps teams looking for a tool to implement zero-trust security measures across multiple Kubernetes clusters
About Paralus
Paralus is a free, open source tool that enables controlled, audited access to Kubernetes infrastructure. It provides just-in-time service account creation and user-level credential management, integrating seamlessly with existing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Single Sign-On (SSO) systems. Paralus applies zero-trust security principles, ensuring secure access to Kubernetes clusters by generating, maintaining, and revoking access configurations across clusters, projects, and namespaces. It offers both a browser-based graphical user interface and command-line interface tools for managing kubeconfigs directly from the terminal. Additionally, Paralus includes comprehensive auditing tools that provide detailed logging of activities and resource access, facilitating real-time and historical tracking. Installation is straightforward, with Helm charts available for deployment across various environments, including major cloud providers and on-premises setups.
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