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# Workload scanning overview

# Introduction to Kubernetes Workload Scanning

## What is Kubernetes Workload Scanning?

Plerion's Kubernetes Workload Scanning, is a comprehensive security solution to protect Kubernetes cluster against threats and vulnerabilities. This new capability empowers you to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in your Kubernetes environment, ensuring a more secure infrastructure.

## Key Features

* **Comprehensive Vulnerability Scanning:** Our platform performs thorough vulnerability scans on your Kubernetes resources, helping you detect and address security issues before they can be exploited.

* **Detailed Reporting:** Receive detailed reports highlighting detected vulnerabilities, their severity, and recommended remediation steps.

* **Automated Alerts:** Set up automated alerts to notify your team of critical vulnerabilities, enabling quick action to mitigate potential risks.

## Supported Kubernetes Objects

Plerion's Kubernetes Workload Scanning currently supports vulnerability scanning for the following Kubernetes Objects:

* DaemonSet
* Deployment
* Pod
* StatefulSet
* Job
* CronJob

## Getting Started

* **Upgrade Plerion Collector Manager:** Ensure your Plerion Collector Manager is updated to the latest version (v1.1.4) to access the vulnerability scanning feature. Please visit [Upgrade/Rollback](/guides/integrations/kubernetes/collector-manager/upgrade-rollbacks) section for updating the Plerion Collector Manager.
* **Configure Scanning:** Enable Kubernetes Workload Scanning in your Kubernetes Integration.

  **For new Kubernetes Integration**

  * Select **Kubernetes Workload Scanning** under capabilities section and click next.

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**For existing Kubernetes Integrations**

* Go to Settings `>` Overview
* Select your Kubernetes Integration
* Edit Capabilities

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* Select **Kubernetes Workload Scanning** under capabilities section and click next.

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* **Allow access to the Managed registries:** Please visit [Access to Managed Registries](/guides/integrations/kubernetes/collector-manager/permissions/allow-access-to-managed-registries) section for updating the Plerion Collector Manager.