With the growth of cloud computing, it is becoming easier for businesses to scale up their applications. However, without proper real-time monitoring of utilization information for Kubernetes environments, companies are at risk of overspending on cloud consumption bills. A recent Sysdig 2023 Cloud-Native Security and Usage report found that businesses of all sizes could be overspending, and for large-scale deployments, the overspend can be upwards of $10 million.
The report also reveals that 59% of containers have no CPU limits defined, and 69% of requested CPU resources go unused. This leads to wasted resources, and can cause cloud bills to skyrocket. In order to gain control over Kubernetes costs, companies need solutions like Sysdig Monitor, which provides deep Kubernetes visibility and cost-savings estimates.
The Sysdig Cloud-Native Security and Usage Report provides insights into reducing cloud costs by addressing unused Kubernetes resources — potentially saving millions of dollars. The report contains insights based on real-world data from billions of containers across global companies of all sizes and industries. It is designed to help companies understand how they can save up to $10M in cloud costs, as well as how to address 87% of images that include a high or critical vulnerability and 90% of accounts that have excessive permissions.
In conclusion, businesses must take steps to reduce their cloud costs and avoid overspending on Kubernetes resources. Companies should use solutions like Sysdig Monitor to gain visibility and control over their cloud utilization and costs. Additionally, businesses should familiarize themselves with the Cloud-Native Security and Usage Report to gain a better understanding of the latest insights and best practices.
Key Points:
• Companies can save up to $10M in cloud costs
• 59% of containers have no CPU limits defined
• 69% of requested CPU resources go unused
• Sysdig Monitor provides deep Kubernetes visibility
• Cloud-Native Security and Usage Report has insights into reducing cloud costs
• 87% of images include a high or critical vulnerability
• 90% of accounts have excessive permissions
