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# Set up App and API Protection on Kubernetes

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Learn how to set up App and API Protection (AAP) on your Kubernetes clusters by selecting the Kubernetes integration that suits you best.

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- Istio
- Envoy Gateway
- Gateway API
- Ingress NGINX Controller

## Further Reading{% #further-reading %}

- [Protect against Threats with Datadog Application & API Protection](https://docs.datadoghq.com/security/application_security/)
- [Tracking user activity](https://docs.datadoghq.com/security/application_security/add-user-info/)
- [OOTB Application & API Protection Rules](https://docs.datadoghq.com/security/default_rules/?category=cat-application-security)
- [Troubleshooting Application & API Protection](https://docs.datadoghq.com/security/application_security/troubleshooting)
- [How Application & API Protection Works in Datadog](https://docs.datadoghq.com/security/application_security/how-it-works/)