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Kubernetes Security Checklist

Essential security checklist for Kubernetes clusters to ensure production readiness.

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Enable RBAC

Critical

Configure network policies

Critical

Use Pod Security Standards

Enable audit logging

Scan container images for vulnerabilities

Critical

Configure resource limits

Use secrets management

Critical

Enable TLS for all endpoints

Regular security updates

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