Provider of zero-trust security solutions, Zero Networks, is debuting a new Kubernetes capability to give security and DevOps teams instant, shared visibility into Kubernetes connectivity.
Shared Kubernetes visibility without guesswork
The Kubernetes Access Matrix is a real-time visual map that reveals allowed and denied rules inside Kubernetes clusters.
With this new capability, users will be able to see, understand, and control Kubernetes access at scale and close gaps that expose organizations to lateral movement and operational risk.
The new capability turns complex Kubernetes Network Policies into a single, intuitive matrix view that shows which resources can communicate with which across namespaces, applications, and workloads.
It translates policy logic into clear visual outcomes, creating a shared source of trust for security and DevOps teams.
According to Wiz’s Kubernetes Security Report, in 2025, “bad actors are quick to probe fresh deployments. AKS clusters face their first attack attempt within 18 minutes, while EKS clusters are targeted within 28 minutes of creation.”
Access Matrix addresses gaps in remediation within Kubernetes environments
The Access Matrix helps address gaps between Kubernetes adoption and the ability to manage it safely in the event of an attack in minutes.
It 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.
Zero Networks says teams can rely on the solution to proactively reduce the blast radius, protect critical services, and maintain uptime during a security event.
“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.”
Automations promise faster response times for security teams
The Access Matrix automatically discovers existing Kubernetes Network Policies with no manual configuration required.
Teams can then quickly visualize namespace-to-namespace, application-to-application, workload-to-workload, and egress access.
Color-coded indicators distinguish full access, partial access, explicit deny, and areas with no defined policy.
Teams can connect to any flow to view the exact policies, labels, workloads, and ports governing it.
The Access Matrix also becomes the foundation for enforceable guardrails across clusters. Security teams can define boundaries and validate them directly in the matrix, while DevOps teams can maintain flexibility within approved limits.
Additionally, policy changes can be validated before deployment to prevent access paths from reaching production.