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Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes pros and cons

Vendor: Red Hat
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes offers powerful segmentation capabilities and resource-sharing features.
It provides top-notch technical support and straightforward management.
Stability is notable due to accurate detailing and enhanced visibility of operational metrics.
Advanced mapping features enable clear visualization of network communications between containers and nodes.
It includes effective monitoring and essential security features such as vulnerability and configuration management.

CONS

They're trying to convert it to the platform as a source. They are moving in the direction of Cloud Foundry so it can be easier for a developer to deploy it.
The testing process could be improved.
The solution lacks features when compared to some of the competitors such as Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks and has room for improvement.
The documentation about Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security available online is very limited.
The tool's command line and configuration are hard to understand and make deployment complex. It should also include zero trust, access control features, and database connectivity.
 

Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes Pros review quotes

Igor Khalitov - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner/Full Stack Software Engineer at Maraphonic, Inc.
May 11, 2022
The most valuable feature is the ability to share resources.
AE
Head Of Sales at Cascade Solutions
Apr 4, 2023
Segmentation is the most powerful feature.
reviewer2126766 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Apr 13, 2023
The technical support is good.
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Fahrettin Canli - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Team Leader at Redington (India) Ltd
May 30, 2023
It is easy to install and manage.
II
Security Administrator
Jun 7, 2023
The benefit of working with the solution is the fact that it's very straightforward...It is a perfectly stable product since the details are very accurate.
Mehmet Ates - PeerSpot reviewer
Secure IT Division Manager at Barikat
Jun 14, 2023
I am impressed with the tool's visibility.
AV
Principal Infrastructure Engineer at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees
Jun 27, 2023
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
JR
Cybersecurity Architect/System Security Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada
Aug 21, 2023
One of the most valuable features I found was the ability of this solution to map the network and show you the communication between your containers and your different nodes.
Siraj Hasan - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Archiect/ IBM & Redhat Business Development at Cancom
Nov 2, 2023
I like virtualization and all those tools that come with OpenShift. I also like Advanced Cluster Management and the built-in security.
PK
Cloud Platform Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Nov 10, 2023
The most valuable feature of the solution is its monitoring feature.
 

Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes Cons review quotes

Igor Khalitov - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner/Full Stack Software Engineer at Maraphonic, Inc.
May 11, 2022
They're trying to convert it to the platform as a source. They are moving in the direction of Cloud Foundry so it can be easier for a developer to deploy it.
AE
Head Of Sales at Cascade Solutions
Apr 4, 2023
The testing process could be improved.
reviewer2126766 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Apr 13, 2023
The solution lacks features when compared to some of the competitors such as Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks and has room for improvement.
Learn what your peers think about Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: December 2025.
879,853 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Fahrettin Canli - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Team Leader at Redington (India) Ltd
May 30, 2023
The solution's price could be better.
II
Security Administrator
Jun 7, 2023
The documentation about Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security available online is very limited... So it's very limited to the documentation.
Mehmet Ates - PeerSpot reviewer
Secure IT Division Manager at Barikat
Jun 14, 2023
The tool's command line and configuration are hard for us to understand and make deployment complex. It should also include zero trust, access control features and database connectivity.
AV
Principal Infrastructure Engineer at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees
Jun 27, 2023
The deprecation of APIs is a concern since the deprecation of APIs will cause issues for us every time we upgrade.
JR
Cybersecurity Architect/System Security Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada
Aug 21, 2023
The initial setup is pretty complex. There's a learning curve, and its cost varies across different environments. It's difficult.
Siraj Hasan - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Archiect/ IBM & Redhat Business Development at Cancom
Nov 2, 2023
Red Hat is somewhat expensive.
PK
Cloud Platform Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Nov 10, 2023
The solution's visibility and vulnerability prevention should be improved.