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# EKS cluster should use a network policy between nodes
 
## Description{% #description %}

Network policies restrict pod-to-pod traffic and should be implemented in EKS clusters.

## Remediation{% #remediation %}

1. Use the [Kubernetes network policies](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/eks/latest/userguide/cni-network-policy.html) documentation from AWS for configuring network policies.