Helm 4 has launched, marking the package manager's 10th anniversary and the first major update in six years. This version enhances application deployment safety and addresses challenges like CI/CD complexity and security across Kubernetes environments. Key features include an improved SDK, a new plugin system, and support for future chart enhancements.

Spotter is a Kubernetes security scanner designed to identify misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance issues in Kubernetes clusters and manifests. It features extensibility through the Common Expression Language (CEL) for defining custom rules, supports multiple output formats for CI/CD integration, and provides a comprehensive set of scanning capabilities, including real-time cluster assessments and detailed reporting.