Certificate [glossary]ai-synthesized · conf 0.82
A cryptographically secure file used to validate access to the Kubernetes cluster.
security
A certificate is a cryptographically secure file used to validate access to the Kubernetes cluster.
Why it matters Certificates are used to authenticate and authorize access to the Kubernetes API server, ensuring secure communication between components.
Key facts - Certificates can be used for authentication and authorization - They can also be used to encrypt communication between components
Common pitfalls - Expired or revoked certificates can cause connectivity issues - Incorrectly configured certificates can impact cluster security
Related Kubernetes API server, Cluster security
Sources
reference/glossary/certificate.md · doc — “A cryptographically secure file used to validate access to the Kubernetes cluster.”