Secrets-K8S
1. Basics
- Kubernetes secrets manage sensitive data, such as passwords, OAuth tokens, and SSH keys.
- Secrets are intended to decouple sensitive information from the application code, improving security.
- Deployments and pods can refer to secrets in Kubernetes, allowing controlled access.
2. Security Considerations
- Secrets, though more secure than embedding in application code, can still be exposed if someone gets access to the pod.
- Best practices include ACLs, RBAC policies, and encryption at rest using third-party solutions or Kubernetes features.
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