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 Introduced

• Key Concepts in Kubernetes Secret Management

• How Secrets Function and Are Handled Within the Cluster

• Core Components of a Kubernetes Secret Manifest

• Real-World Use Cases: Injecting Secrets into Pods, Volumes, and Envs

• Interaction Between Secrets and Kubernetes Workloads

• Why Secrets Help Enforce Security Best Practices

• Limitations & Security Considerations

• Best Practices for Managing and Protecting Secrets

• Summary & Final Takeaways

Whether 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.

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