Chapter 5: Configuring Kubernetes Security Boundaries

A security boundary separates security domains where a set of entities share the same security concerns and access levels, whereas a trust boundary is a dividing line where program execution and data change the level of trust. Controls in the security boundary ensure that execution moving between boundaries does not elevate the trust level without appropriate validation. As data or execution moves between security boundaries without appropriate controls, security vulnerabilities show up.

In this chapter, we'll discuss the importance of security and trust boundaries. We'll first focus on the introduction to clarify any confusion between security and trust boundaries. Then, we'll walk through ...

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