Openshift Privacy By Default

Openshift Privacy By Default means every workload, namespace, and storage layer is locked to the minimum exposure needed to run. Network policies block unwanted ingress. Role-based access controls enforce least privilege. Encryption at rest and in transit is not an option — it is the baseline. When a pod starts, it starts inside a hardened perimeter.

This is not an afterthought toggle buried in a config file. Privacy by default in OpenShift is implemented at the platform level. Every container image can be scanned automatically. Every secret is managed by secure APIs. Logging streams can be restricted by namespace, audited without leaking metadata. Even default service accounts inherit limits that prevent accidental escalation.

Deployments move fast without opening ports to the world. Internal-only routes are standard. External exposure must be intentional, and every policy is visible in YAML. You can roll out applications that meet compliance standards without stopping for a security retro. OpenShift’s privacy model integrates with service meshes, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes-native tooling, so you maintain control from build to runtime.

Privacy by default also simplifies scaling. Adding nodes does not add attack surface. Replicas follow the same network isolation, RBAC rules, and encryption. This consistency means your workflows scale without revisiting every security decision.

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