Mastering Kubernetes API Security and Network Policies

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Kubernetes is the backbone of modern cloud-native applications, but securing its API and network communication is critical. In this course, you will learn how to protect your Kubernetes environment from unauthorized access, enforce security policies, and ensure encrypted communication between services.Course ContentArchitecture of the Kubernetes ClusterUnderstanding the Kubernetes architecture with examplesWorking with KubernetesRoles of the Master NodeComponents of the Control Plane (Master Node)API ServerEtcdSchedulerController ManagerKubeletService ProxyPOD (Pod)Container Engine (Docker, Containerd, or Rocket)RBAC Policies for Securing Kubernetes API AccessIntroductionKey components of RBACHow RBAC works in Kubernetes API Access?How Role and RoleBinding Work TogetherKubernetes Roles: Defining Permissions and AccessPermissions Granted by Kubernetes RolesCreate a roleBind the Role to a User or Service AccountHands-On Lab: Implementing RBAC in KubernetesIntroduction to Scenario-Based RBAC ExercisesSet Up a VM for a Minikube ClusterSet Up a K8s Minikube Cluster – Part 1Set Up a K8s Minikube Cluster – Part 2Set Up a K8s Minikube Cluster – Part 3Start the K8s Minikube ClusterCreate a Namespace and Run a PodClient Authentication using SSL/TLS CertificatesOverview of Client Certificate GenerationGenerate a Private KeyGenerate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)Sign a CSR with Minikube