Google Cloud Compliance ControlsGoogle Kubernetes Engine
GKE clusters should have a release channel configured
Validates that a GKE cluster is subscribed to the `Regular` or `Stable` release channel. Subscribing automates version upgrades to the GKE cluster and reduces the complexity of managing Kubernetes versions manually, per KICS guidance.
What this control checks
GKE cluster has a release_channel subscribed to REGULAR or STABLE.
Related controls
Tool mappings
Use these identifiers to cross-reference this control across tools, reports, and evidence.
- Compliance.tf Control:
kubernetes_cluster_release_channel_configured - Powerpipe Control:
gcp_compliance.control.kubernetes_cluster_release_channel_configured - KICS Query:
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-09