Network security & zero trust

This module explores the foundational practices and tools to establish secure communication and control within Kubernetes, emphasizing proactive measures to reduce attack surfaces. Key subtopics include: 

• Network Policies and Segmentation: Learn how to define and enforce rules that govern traffic within your clusters, ensuring only necessary communication paths are allowed. 

• Service Mesh Security: Discover how service meshes enhance security through traffic encryption, authentication, and observability between microservices, providing an additional layer of control. 

• Admission Controllers: Understand how admission controllers act as gatekeepers, validating and restricting configurations during deployment to maintain compliance with security policies. 

• Zero Trust Architecture Implementation: Dive into the principles of zero trust and learn practical methods to adopt this security model in Kubernetes environments, focusing on strict identity verification and least privilege access. 

Each subtopic in this section offers actionable insights to help you build a resilient and secure Kubernetes network. Whether managing communication flows or implementing advanced controls, this module will empower you with the tools and knowledge to fortify your Kubernetes clusters effectively.