Disaster recovery for Kubernetes Secrets

A major consideration within Kubernetes Secrets management is the concept of disaster recovery. This involves preparing for and recovering from potential failures that may drastically affect a Kubernetes environment, particularly the Secrets it houses. In this chapter, we discuss disaster recovery plans (DRPs), recovery procedures for Secrets, the associated tools, and solutions, and we examine a real-life disaster recovery scenario.

DRP in a Kubernetes environment

A DRP is a predefined and documented set of directives designed to guide organizations in recovering from potentially disastrous events. In the context of management, a well-designed DRP is instrumental in mitigating the effects of Secrets loss or exposure.

A sound DRP for a Kubernetes environment should incorporate the following elements:

• Clear roles and responsibilities: This involves the designation of a recovery team and an explicit detailing of what each member...