What this book covers
Chapter 1, Understanding Kubernetes Secrets Management, introduces you to Kubernetes and the importance of Secrets management in applications deployed on Kubernetes. It gives an overview of the challenges and risks associated with managing Secrets, the objectives, and the scope of the book.
Chapter 2, Walking through Kubernetes Secrets Management Concepts, covers the basics of Kubernetes Secrets management, including the different types of Secrets; their usage scenarios; how to create, modify, and delete Secrets in Kubernetes; and secure storage and access control. It also covers how to securely access Secrets with RBAC and Pod Security Standards, as well as auditing and monitoring secret usage.
Chapter 3, Encrypting Secrets the Kubernetes-Native Way, teaches you how to encrypt Secrets in transit and at rest in etcd, as well as key management and rotation in Kubernetes.
Chapter 4, Debugging and Troubleshooting Kubernetes Secrets, provides guidance on identifying and addressing common issues that arise when managing Secrets in Kubernetes. It covers best practices for debugging and troubleshooting Secrets, including the usage of monitoring and logging tools, ensuring the security and reliability of Kubernetes-based applications.
Chapter 5, Security, Auditing, and Compliance, focuses on the importance of compliance and security while managing Secrets in Kubernetes. It covers how to comply with security standards and regulations, mitigating security vulnerabilities, and ensuring secure Kubernetes Secrets management.
Chapter 6, Disaster Recovery and Backups, provides you with an understanding of disaster recovery and backups for Kubernetes Secrets. It also covers backup strategies and disaster recovery plans.
Chapter 7, Challenges and Risks in Managing Secrets, focuses on the challenges and risks associated with managing Secrets in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It also covers strategies for mitigating security risks in Kubernetes Secrets management, guidelines for ensuring secure Kubernetes Secrets management, and the tools and technologies available for Kubernetes Secrets management.
Chapter 8, Exploring Cloud Secret Store on AWS, introduces you to AWS Secrets Manager and KMS and how they can be integrated with Kubernetes. It also covers monitoring and logging operations on Kubernetes Secrets with AWS CloudWatch.
Chapter 9, Exploring Cloud Secret Store on Azure, teaches you how to integrate Kubernetes with Azure Key Vault for secret storage, as well as the encryption of Secrets stored on etcd. It also covers monitoring and logging operations on Kubernetes Secrets through Azure’s observability tools.
Chapter 10, Exploring Cloud Secret Store on GCP, introduces you to GCP Secret Manager and GCP KMS and how they can be integrated with Kubernetes. It also covers monitoring and logging operations on Kubernetes Secrets with GCP monitoring and logs.
Chapter 11, Exploring External Secret Stores, explores different types of third-party external secret stores, such as HashiCorp Vault and CyberArk Secrets Manager. It teaches you how to use external secret stores to store sensitive data and the best practices for doing so. Additionally, the chapter also covers the security implications of using external secret stores and how they impact the overall security of a Kubernetes cluster.
Chapter 12, Integrating with Secret Stores, teaches you how to integrate third-party Secrets management tools with Kubernetes. It covers external secret stores in Kubernetes and the different types of external secret stores that can be used. You will also gain an understanding of the security implications of using external secret stores and how to use them to store sensitive data using different approaches such as init containers, sidecars, CSI drivers, operators, and sealed Secrets. The chapter also covers the best practices for using external secret stores and how they can impact the overall security of a Kubernetes cluster.
Chapter 13, Case Studies and Real-World Examples, covers real-world examples of how Kubernetes Secrets are used in production environments. It covers case studies of organizations that have implemented Secrets management in Kubernetes and lessons learned from real-world deployments. Additionally, you will learn about managing Secrets in CI/CD pipelines and integrating Secrets management into the CI/CD process. This chapter also covers Kubernetes tools to manage Secrets in pipelines and the best practices for secure CI/CD Secrets management.
Chapter 14, Conclusion and the Future of Kubernetes Secrets Management, gives an overview of the current state of Kubernetes Secrets management and future trends and developments in the field. It also covers how to stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in Kubernetes Secrets management.
