# Kubernetes Security Cheat Sheet — Controlling Network Access to Sensitive Ports

> It is highly recommended to configure authentication and authorization on the cluster and cluster nodes.

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It is highly recommended to configure authentication and authorization on the cluster and cluster nodes. Since Kubernetes clusters usually listen on a range of well-defined and distinctive ports, it is easier for attackers to identify the clusters and attack them.

An overview of the default ports used in Kubernetes is provided below. Make sure that your network blocks access to ports, and you should seriously consider limiting access to the Kubernetes API server to trusted networks.

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