[EN] Best Practices for Managing Secrets in Kubernetes

Managing secrets in Kubernetes requires careful attention. The default implementation has significant security limitations. Encoding secrets in base64 offers no real protection, it’s a strategy that exposes sensitive data to serious risks. Essential Practices for Cluster Administrators 1. Encrypt Secrets at Rest It is critical to encrypt secret data stored in etcd, Kubernetes’ internal database. · Immediate action: Configure an encryption provider on the Kubernetes API server. You can do this us