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# Hardening Runtime Fabric

> For the full documentation index, see: https://docs.mulesoft.com/llms.txt

To enhance the security of Anypoint Runtime Fabric and reduce vulnerabilities, review the following
topics:

- [Securing Runtime Fabric](https://docs.mulesoft.com/runtime-fabric/2.8/secure-runtime-fabric)  
  Secure your Runtime Fabric by learning about Runtime Fabric security architecture, configuring
  authorized namespaces, enabling FIPS 140-2, using a local registry, and hardening Mule runtime
  engine for Runtime Fabric.

- [Configuring Kubernetes for Runtime Fabric](https://docs.mulesoft.com/runtime-fabric/2.8/configure-kubernetes)  
  Review Kubernetes (K8s) best practices such as scalability benchmarks and cluster configurations.
  Additionally, check `rtfctl` Kubernetes permissions, review Kubernetes Hardening Guide, and
  customize Mule apps Kubernetes resources.

- [Backing Up and Restoring Runtime Fabric](https://docs.mulesoft.com/runtime-fabric/2.8/manage-backup-restore)  
  Use the `rtfctl` command line tool to back up and restore Runtime Fabric services.

## See Also

- [Setting Up Runtime Fabric](https://docs.mulesoft.com/runtime-fabric/2.8/setting-up-runtime-fabric)

- [Managing Runtime Fabric](https://docs.mulesoft.com/runtime-fabric/2.8/manage-index)