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Security with GitOps
Implementing GitOps offers several benefits for the security of software development processes. By using Git as a central source for configuration and code, the integrity and traceability of environments can be ensured. In this chapter, we will explore the various aspects of security in the context of GitOps.
We will begin by examining the well-known Cockpit and Fleet approaches and use them to highlight various security considerations when using Argo CD. Next, we will focus on Kyverno as a policy engine that acts as a gatekeeper, defining what is allowed on the cluster and which deployments are even permitted.
The topic of permissions plays a central role in the context of GitOps. Therefore, we will discuss the secure ...
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