GKE clusters should have the Kubernetes web UI/Dashboard disabled
Powerpipe check disable_gke_dashboard is titled "Ensure Kubernetes web UI/Dashboard is disabled". It runs the query `kubernetes_cluster_dashboard_disabled`. The check has severity `high`.
What this control checks
Checks whether each GKE cluster has the Kubernetes web UI (Dashboard) turned off
Audit evidence
Evidence that deployed resources meet this control: PowerPipe control gcp_compliance.control.disable_gke_dashboard.
Framework-specific interpretation
PCI DSS v3.2.1: Mapped to 6.6 (For public-facing web applications, address new threats and vulnerabilities on an ongoing basis and ensure these...).
Framework mappings
The clauses this control is mapped to in each framework.
- 6.6 For public-facing web applications, ensure that either one of the requirements are in place
Related controls
Tool mappings
Use these identifiers to cross-reference this control across tools, reports, and evidence.
- Compliance.tf Control:
disable_gke_dashboard - Powerpipe Control:
gcp_compliance.control.disable_gke_dashboard
Last reviewed: 2026-10-09