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Prometheus Instance Exposed

Prometheus is widely used for monitoring distributed systems, collecting metrics from target systems, and visualising data via dashboards.

Its popularity stems from its robust architecture, scalability, and the ability to integrate seamlessly with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

How to install Prometheus

Prometheus provides critical visibility into system health, application performance, and network activity.

The improperly secured instances of Prometheus can lead to devastating data breaches and vulnerabilities, exposing sensitive information to malicious actors.

Organization can take to mitigate these vulnerabilities.

Prometheus Instances Become Exposed

  1. Misconfigured Network Access
  2. Lack of Authentication and Encryption
  3. Exposed Kubernetes Clusters
  4. Neglected Updates

**How to Identify Exposed

  1. Prometheus Instances**
  2. Internet Scanning Tools
  3. Internal Audits
  4. Vulnerability Scanners

Securing Prometheus Instances

  1. Restrict Network Access
  2. Enable Authentication and Authorisation
  3. Use TLS Encryption
  4. Regularly Update Prometheus
  5. Secure Kubernetes Deployments
  6. Implement Monitoring and Alerts

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