88 production security
In this section
- Build Your Cloud Security SkillCreate your cloud security skill in one prompt, then learn to improve it throughout the chapter
- JIT Chapter 88: Production Security & ComplianceSecure Kubernetes deployments with RBAC, NetworkPolicies, Pod Security Standards, and compliance controls
- Cloud Native Security ModelLearn the 4C security model (Cloud, Cluster, Container, Code) and understand why defense in depth is essential for Kubernetes workloads
- RBAC Deep DiveImplement Kubernetes RBAC for Task API with ServiceAccounts, Roles, and RoleBindings following the principle of least privilege
- NetworkPolicies for Zero-Trust Traffic ControlImplement default-deny NetworkPolicies with explicit allow rules to reduce blast radius and control east-west traffic in your Kubernetes cluster
- Secrets ManagementCreate and consume Kubernetes Secrets securely using volume mounts, understanding the secrets hierarchy from K8s Secrets to External Secrets Operator
- Pod Security Standards: Hardening Container WorkloadsApply Pod Security Standards (PSS) namespace labels and write compliant pod specifications for the Restricted profile to prevent container escapes and privilege escalation
- Image Scanning and Supply Chain SecurityScan container images with Trivy, understand vulnerability severity levels, generate SBOMs, and integrate security gates into CI/CD pipelines
- Dapr Security: mTLS, API Tokens, and Component ScopesConfigure Dapr security features including mTLS verification, API token authentication, and component scopes to isolate your Task API resources in production
- Compliance Fundamentals: SOC2 and HIPAA AwarenessIdentify Kubernetes controls that support SOC2 and HIPAA compliance requirements, understand audit evidence collection, and map security primitives to regulatory frameworks
- Capstone: Secure Task APIApply all security patterns from Chapter 88 to produce a production-ready Task API with a 10-point security audit, penetration test scenarios, and comprehensive security documentation
- Chapter AssessmentUse this assessment to verify Chapter 88 mastery—confirm each security control is understood, applied, and evidenced before moving on.
- Security ChecklistThe security checklist is a practical verification list to ensure every required control from Chapter 88 is implemented and validated.