> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://waf-doc.inext.checkpoint.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://waf-doc.inext.checkpoint.com/getting-started/deploy-enforcement-point/kubernetes.md).

# Kubernetes

## Overview

CloudGuard WAF for Kubernetes protects vulnerable applications and APIs running in Kubernetes environments. It integrates with the most popular [NGINX Ingress Controller](https://kubernetes.github.io/ingress-nginx), [Kong Ingress Controller](https://github.com/Kong/kubernetes-ingress-controller), and as well as Istio Ingress Controller, and serves as a secure HTTP/S load balancer for one or more [Services](https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/services-networking/service/) inside Kubernetes [clusters](https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/architecture/).

**For Kong and Istio dedicated instructions, click here:**

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[NGINX Application Security](/getting-started/deploy-enforcement-point/kubernetes/nginx-application-security.md)
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[Kong Application Security](/getting-started/deploy-enforcement-point/kubernetes/kong-application-security.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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[Istio Application Security](/getting-started/deploy-enforcement-point/kubernetes/istio-application-security.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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[Envoy Application Security (Injector)](/getting-started/deploy-enforcement-point/kubernetes/envoy-application-security-injector.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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Kubernetes [Ingress](https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/services-networking/ingress/) exposes HTTP/S routes from outside the cluster to [services](https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/services-networking/service/) within the cluster. Traffic routing is controlled by rules defined on the Ingress resource. 
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