Getting Kubernetes Metadata on Linux Nodes

Learn when to use DAST vs SAST for API security in 2026, their limitations, best practices, and how to secure modern APIs effectively.

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The eBPF sensor uses a custom Kubernetes API Client written in C++ and does some fun stuff like caching the Kubernetes API responses, using field selectors for optimized calls, using pod owner references to get metadata about deployments and more, but let's save those for another blog post :). Sign up at https://app.levo.ai/signup to see it in action.

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