Zero Networks, a leading provider of zero trust security solutions, is offering the Kubernetes Access Matrix, a real time visual map that exposes every allowed and denied rule inside Kubernetes clusters.
According to the company, the new capability enables security and DevOps teams to see, understand, and control Kubernetes access at scale, closing "understanding what is going on inside K8s” gaps that leave organizations exposed to lateral movement and operational risk.
The Kubernetes Access Matrix transforms complex Kubernetes Network Policies into a single, intuitive matrix view that shows what can talk to what across namespaces, applications, and workloads. By translating policy logic into clear visual outcomes, it creates a shared source of truth for both security and DevOps teams, the company said.
“Kubernetes doesn’t fail security teams because it is inherently insecure,” said Benny Lakunishok, CEO at Zero Networks. “It fails because access becomes opaque at scale. When you cannot clearly see who can talk to what, you cannot control blast radius. The Kubernetes Access Matrix makes every connection visible and understandable in seconds, so organizations can reduce risk before an attacker exploits it. Built for InfoSec, SecOps, NetOps, and DevSecOps, it bridges the communication gap between groups to turn fragmented oversight into shared accountability.”
The Access Matrix provides a real time understanding of how far an attacker could move once inside a cluster, exposing implicit trust relationships and over-permissive access paths before they are exploited.
Instead of relying solely on detection after compromise, teams can proactively reduce blast radius, protect critical services, and maintain uptime even during a security event, the vendor said.
More than a visualization tool, the Kubernetes Access Matrix becomes the foundation for enforceable guardrails across clusters. Security teams can define boundaries and validate them directly in the matrix, while DevOps teams maintain flexibility within approved limits. Policy changes can be validated before deployment, preventing risky access paths from reaching production.
The Kubernetes Access Matrix is available immediately as part of the Zero Networks platform.
For more information, visit www.zeronetworks.com.