S4E18 - Kubernetes Secrets Explained: Secure Sensitive Data the Right Way | Pithoracademy

18/08/2025 14 min Temporada 4 Episodio 18

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In this episode of Pithoracademy, we explore one of the most critical security features in Kubernetes—Secrets. Used for managing sensitive data like API keys, passwords, tokens, and certificates, Secrets ensure secure configuration and access across your workloads. In this episode, we cover:What is a Secret in Kubernetes?Why Secrets Were IntroducedKey Concepts in Kubernetes Secret ManagementHow Secrets Function and Are Handled Within the ClusterCore Components of a Kubernetes Secret ManifestReal-World Use Cases: Injecting Secrets into Pods, Volumes, and EnvsInteraction Between Secrets and Kubernetes WorkloadsWhy Secrets Help Enforce Security Best PracticesLimitations & Security ConsiderationsBest Practices for Managing and Protecting SecretsSummary & Final TakeawaysWhether you're building secure CI/CD pipelines or running production-grade workloads, this episode will help you safely and effectively manage sensitive data in Kubernetes.🔗 We are available on the following platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WwstTvCBb18IKyqGVHYAUAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0c4eac7c-e695-49b4-b825-595fface346b/pithoracademy-presents-deep-diveYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCMO9B2qiqsyC3ui4Vk4P7IgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pithoracademy-presents-deep-dive/id1827417601Jio Saavn: https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/pithoracademy-presents-deep-dive/1/J4wBuNvwFro_📲 Connect with Us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PithorAcademyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pithoracademy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pithoracademyWebsite: https://www.pithoracademy.com/

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