RBAC to the Future: Untangling Authorization in Kubernetes

Explore the intricacies of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Kubernetes in this 27-minute conference talk by Jimmy Mesta from KSOC. Delve into the inner workings of RBAC and its significance in the Kubernetes developer experience. Gain insights into building and distributing effective, least permissive RBAC policies for both engineers managing cluster resources via kubectl and internal service accounts interacting with the Kubernetes API. Uncover lesser-known RBAC gotchas and learn the essential pillars of designing an enterprise-level RBAC strategy, including automation and observability opportunities. By the end of this CNCF presentation, acquire a comprehensive understanding of how to build and monitor least privilege RBAC configurations within Kubernetes environments.