Hardening declarative GitOps CD on Kubernetes

In this section, we’ll delve into the practices essential for hardening declarative GitOps continuous delivery (CD) on Kubernetes, focusing on enhancing security and reducing the risk of misconfigurations – a leading cause of cloud breaches. The shift toward cloud-native technologies has simplified the complexity of systems, operational theories, and skillsets, offering a clearer and more secure framework for building and managing applications. However, the security of these systems extends beyond just the software development and supply chain aspects; it crucially involves addressing the configuration vulnerabilities.

Addressing configuration vulnerabilities

Cloud-native technologies streamline skillsets, operational theories, and system complexities, enhancing the understandability and security of system architectures. However, the primary cloud security risk remains misconfiguration, often overlooked amid the focus...