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This research investigates how Large Language Models can systematically detect and categorize misconfigurations within Kubernetes environments, addressing critical security gaps in cloud-native infrastructure. By benchmarking existing tools against a new taxonomy of errors, the study offers a practical framework for leveraging ML to enhance operational resilience without relying on traditional rule-based systems. The work represents a significant step toward automating security validation in complex orchestration layers through advanced language modeling techniques.
Towards Secure Cloud-Native Computing: Unveiling Kubernetes Misconfigurations with Large Language Models
arXiv:2609.20834v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud-native computing, Organizations are increasingly adopting infrastructure models that emphasize scalability, flexibility, and efficiency. Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for orchestrating containerized applications in these environments. However, the inherent complexity of cloud-native ecosystems introduces significant challenges, particularly in the form of misconfigurations that can compromise both security and performance. This study explores the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) in identifying Kubernetes misconfigurations. We introduce a comprehensive taxonomy of common misconfiguration types, offering a structured framework to better understand and categorize these issues. Additionally, we conduct an empirical evaluation of state-of-the-art detection tools to benchmark their effectiveness. Furthermore, we analyze the Kubernetes objects most prone to misconfiguration and evaluate the severity of the identified issues. By leveraging advanced machine learning techniques, including LLMs, we provide novel insights into enhancing misconfiguration detection methodologies.
Abstract:In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud-native computing, Organizations are increasingly adopting infrastructure models that emphasize scalability, flexibility, and efficiency. Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for orchestrating containerized applications in these environments. However, the inherent complexity of cloud-native ecosystems introduces significant challenges, particularly in the form of misconfigurations that can compromise both security and performance. This study explores the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) in identifying Kubernetes misconfigurations. We introduce a comprehensive taxonomy of common misconfiguration types, offering a structured framework to better understand and categorize these issues. Additionally, we conduct an empirical evaluation of state-of-the-art detection tools to benchmark their effectiveness. Furthermore, we analyze the Kubernetes objects most prone to misconfiguration and evaluate the severity of the identified issues. By leveraging advanced machine learning techniques, including LLMs, we provide novel insights into enhancing misconfiguration detection methodologies.
Computation and Language (cs.CL); Software Engineering (cs.SE)
arXiv:2609.20834 [cs.CL]
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