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Validate identity and least privilege
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Kubernetes & AKS Academy · Security Playbooks
Production Hardening Review
Evaluate a platform before production approval.
Objective: Confirm minimum security controls are implemented, evidenced and supportable.
Practical guidance
Control review
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Review network exposure and encryption
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Confirm logging, alerting and retention
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04
Assess patching, backup and recovery controls
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Practical guidance
Approval evidence
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Record exceptions and compensating controls
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Capture configuration and test evidence
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Obtain accountable risk acceptance
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Schedule recurring control validation
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