Keeping Kubernetes Secrets Secret - Strategies and Best Practices

Explore a comprehensive conference talk on securing Kubernetes secrets, delivered at Conf42 DevSecOps 2023. Delve into the layers of secret management, understanding DevOps and GitOps principles, and their application in Kubernetes environments. Learn about protecting secrets stored in Git, including sealed secrets and external secrets, with a live demonstration. Examine encryption techniques for data at rest and etcd, and discover various solutions for injecting etcd secrets into deployments. Gain insights into Hashicorp Vault implementation, analyzing its advantages and challenges through a practical demo. Conclude with an overview of the secrets lifecycle and valuable resources for further exploration in Kubernetes security.