Secrets Management in Kubernetes for CKS

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Secrets Management in Kubernetes for CKS

In this lab, you’ll practice managing Kubernetes Secrets securely using encryption, RBAC, and HashiCorp Vault. When you’re finished, you’ll have a robust Kubernetes environment for managing sensitive application data.

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Oct 13, 2025

Duration

1h 15m

Challenge

Create and Manage Kubernetes Secrets

To start things off, you will create and manage Kubernetes Secrets to securely store sensitive data. You will define secrets using kubectl and YAML manifests, configure encryption at rest, and implement RBAC policies to control access.
Challenge

Securely Inject and Use Secrets in Pods

In this challenge, you will securely inject Kubernetes Secrets into pods. You will use environment variables and volume mounts to provide secrets to applications while ensuring they are handled securely.
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Advanced Secrets Management with HashiCorp Vault

Finally, you will explore advanced secrets management by integrating Kubernetes with HashiCorp Vault. You will configure Vault in the cluster, use it to store and retrieve secrets securely, and audit secret access for compliance.
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The Last Challenge

Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.

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