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Authentication and Security
1. Cryptography and Security Fundamentals (Foundation)

1. Cryptography and Security Fundamentals (Foundation)

Symmetric and Asymmetric Keys - Fundamentals for Understanding Kubernetes Authentication
Learn about symmetric and asymmetric keys, the basic concepts of cryptography, to understand Kubernetes authentication methods.
Certificate Authorities: Root CA and CA
Learn about Certificate Authorities (CAs) to understand the Kubernetes API server certificate.
PKI and X.509 Certificates
Learn about Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and X.509 certificates.
CSR (Certificate Signing Request) and Certificate Requests
Learn about creating a CSR and the certificate request process for issuing certificates.
SSL/TLS Operation Procedure
How SSL/TLS works and the hybrid encryption approach
Trusted Communication Procedure Using Certificates
A step-by-step explanation of how certificates guarantee secure communication.