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Starboard (Aqua)

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About Starboard (Aqua)

Starboard, developed by Aqua Security, is an open-source Kubernetes-native security toolkit designed to consolidate and present security findings from various tools directly within the Kubernetes ecosystem. By integrating outputs from multiple security scanners into Kubernetes Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs), Starboard enables enterprises to access comprehensive security reports through the Kubernetes API, eliminating the need to manage multiple disparate tools. This approach simplifies security management for Kubernetes workloads and infrastructure components by providing a unified view of risks and vulnerabilities.

Targeted primarily at enterprise organizations leveraging Kubernetes at scale, Starboard facilitates automated security assessments and continuous monitoring of cloud-native environments. Its integration into Kubernetes allows security teams and developers to operate within familiar workflows, enhancing efficiency and reducing the learning curve associated with traditional security tools. Although Starboard has been superseded by Aqua's Trivy-Operator, it laid the foundation for Kubernetes-native security integration and remains relevant for organizations seeking open-source CSPM solutions.

Key Capabilities

  • ✓Integration of security tool outputs into Kubernetes CRDs
  • ✓Automated vulnerability scanning for Kubernetes workloads
  • ✓Centralized security reporting via Kubernetes API
  • ✓Support for multiple heterogeneous security tools
  • ✓Kubernetes-native continuous security monitoring

Integrations

TrivyKubernetes API

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Quick Facts

github.com/aquasecurity/starboard
CategoryCybersecurity
SubcategoryCloud Security & CSPM
PricingOpen Source
DeploymentOpen Source
Target SizeEnterprise