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Kubernetes Secrets Handbook

Design, implement, and maintain production-grade Kubernetes Secrets management solutions

Emmanouil GkatziourasChen XiRom Adams

Created by Emmanouil Gkatziouras, Chen Xi, Rom Adams

Learn how to secure sensitive data like credentials, certificates, and tokens for your Kubernetes applications. Discover practical strategies for managing secrets, integrating with external stores, and ensuring compliance in production environments.

Packt | Jan 2024 | 294 min

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LevelExpert
CategoriesSoftware Engineering and Architecture, Cloud Security, Compliance, and Management, Kubernetes

What You Will Learn

You will start by understanding Kubernetes architecture and its impact on secrets management. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, you will set up secure secrets storage, integrate external solutions, and practice auditing and troubleshooting. Each step builds your confidence in protecting sensitive data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Key Features

  • Implement secure secrets management and encryption for Kubernetes workloads
  • Integrate external secret stores and automate key rotation for better security
  • Audit and troubleshoot secrets usage to meet compliance and operational goals

Target Audience

Ideal for IT professionals, developers, and security teams with experience in containers and Kubernetes. If you are responsible for designing, operating, or auditing secrets management in cloud-native or hybrid environments, and want to strengthen your security and compliance skills, this guide is tailored for you.

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