kubernetes-csi-driver-hostpath-fips
Kubernetes-CSI-Driver-Hostpath FIPS Overview
Secure your stack with a FIPS-validated, hardened Kubernetes-CSI-Driver-Hostpath image freshly-built by Minimus. Minimus images always include the most up-to-date package version for all packages and dependencies contained in the image.
The Kubernetes CSI Hostpath Driver is a reference Container Storage Interface (CSI) implementation that provisions volumes backed by the node's local filesystem. It is widely used for testing and developing CSI consumers in Kubernetes clusters.
FIPS 140-3 Certification
This image is FIPS-validated to ensure its cryptographic operations meet the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) required for secure government and regulated environments. Its core cryptographic modules are validated under the NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) and comply with the FIPS 140-3 standard.
To verify that the FIPS 140-3 provider is configured and active, follow the instructions in the FIPS compliance tab.
Try It Out
Prerequisites
- A running Kubernetes cluster (v1.21 or higher is recommended)
- Helm v3.8 or higher for OCI support (Installation instructions)
kubectlinstalled and configured
Step 1: Start Cluster
If you have a cluster to work with, skip this step. Otherwise, start a Minikube cluster. Deployment instructions
Step 2: Add Repository to your Local Client
Add the Helm chart to your local Helm client.
helm repo add csi-driver-host-path https://kubernetes-csi.github.io/csi-driver-host-path/charts
helm repo updateStep 3: Deploy via Helm Chart
Deploy the hostpath CSI driver using the Minimus FIPS image:
helm install csi-driver-host-path csi-driver-host-path/csi-driver-host-path \
--namespace csi-driver-host-path \
--create-namespace \
--set hostpathPlugin.image.repository=reg.mini.dev/kubernetes-csi-driver-hostpath-fips \
--set hostpathPlugin.image.tag=latestConfirm the driver Pods are running:
kubectl -n csi-driver-host-path get podsStep 4: Test with a PersistentVolumeClaim
Create a PVC using the hostpath StorageClass and verify it binds:
cat <<EOF | kubectl apply -f -
apiVersion: v1
kind: PersistentVolumeClaim
metadata:
name: csi-hostpath-pvc
spec:
accessModes:
- ReadWriteOnce
resources:
requests:
storage: 1Gi
storageClassName: csi-hostpath-sc
EOFkubectl get pvc csi-hostpath-pvcStep 5: Clean Up
kubectl delete pvc csi-hostpath-pvc
helm uninstall csi-driver-host-path -n csi-driver-host-pathTechnical Considerations
The Kubernetes-CSI-Driver-Hostpath FIPS image provided by Minimus is a FIPS-validated, slim, security-hardened alternative to the public image. The images are largely interchangeable, with a few differences as noted below.
Kubernetes-CSI-Driver-Hostpath FIPS built by Minimus:
- Runs as non-root by default for a security-first approach that protects against privilege escalation attacks.
- Drill down on the version specification tab to see the default user, listening ports, entrypoint, volumes, environment variables, etc.
The Payoff
A hardened, minimal image that will remain more secure for the long run and accrue vulnerabilities at a slower rate.
- See the risk reduction dashboard for a detailed CVE comparison over the past 30 days.
- Review the compliance report to see the default hardening and security configurations for the image.
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