How to answer 'Are container orchestrators (e.g., Kubernetes, ECS) hardened according to CIS Benchmarks?' on a CAIQ
I. Reviewer Guidance & Pitfalls
Cite compliance with Center for Internet Security (CIS) Amazon EKS / ECS benchmark guidelines.
II. Example Answer Passing Enterprise Audit
Compliant Response
Sealed · IVS-20
Production container infrastructure is configured and audited against the CIS Benchmark for Container Security with root access disabled (SOC 2, CC6.6).
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