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RBAC and Security Flashcards

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  1. What does RBAC stand for in Kubernetes?

    Answer: Role-Based Access Control

    RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) regulates access to Kubernetes resources based on the roles assigned to users or service accounts.

  2. What is a Kubernetes Secret?

    Answer: An object that stores sensitive data like passwords and tokens

    Secrets store sensitive information like passwords, API keys, and certificates, keeping them separate from Pod specs and container images.

  3. What is a ServiceAccount in Kubernetes?

    Answer: An identity for processes running in Pods to interact with the API server

    ServiceAccounts provide an identity for Pods to authenticate with the Kubernetes API server, controlling what resources processes can access.

  4. What is the principle of least privilege?

    Answer: Granting only the minimum permissions needed to perform a task

    The principle of least privilege means granting users and processes only the minimum level of access needed to perform their specific functions, reducing security risk.

  5. What is a NetworkPolicy in Kubernetes?

    Answer: A resource that controls network traffic flow between Pods

    NetworkPolicies define rules for which Pods can communicate with each other and with external endpoints, implementing network-level security.

  6. What is Pod Security context used for?

    Answer: Defining privilege and access control settings for Pods and containers

    Security context defines security settings like user IDs, group IDs, capabilities, and read-only filesystems for Pods and their containers.

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