Cybersecurity definition
What is KSPM?
KSPM stands for Kubernetes Security Posture Management.
By Cyber Tool Stack Editorial TeamUpdated
Definition
Posture management scoped specifically to Kubernetes clusters — checking RBAC rules, pod security settings, and network policies against hardening benchmarks like the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark.
Where KSPM fits in the security landscape
These beginner lessons use this term while explaining the surrounding security control.
Related cybersecurity terms
CSPMCloud Security Posture ManagementContinuously checks cloud account configuration against best-practice benchmarks — an exposed storage bucket, an overly permissive security group — and flags drift before it becomes a breach.CNAPPCloud-Native Application Protection PlatformA category of tools that consolidates cloud posture management, workload protection, and identity risk into one platform, aiming to replace a pile of separate point tools with correlated, prioritized findings.