Openshift runs fast. Compliance slows you down.

Openshift compliance requirements are not optional. Every cluster must meet policy and regulatory standards for data security, user access, audit logging, and configuration management. Missing even one can block deployment, trigger security alerts, or put you out of spec with frameworks like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, and FedRAMP.

Start with identity and access controls. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) must be configured so users and service accounts only have the permissions they need. Enable centralized authentication through LDAP or OAuth to meet enterprise security guidelines.

Audit logs are next. Openshift must capture every API request, admin change, and resource modification. Logs must be immutable, timestamped, and stored in secured locations to meet evidence requirements in compliance audits.

Security configurations matter. Keep the cluster’s operating system images patched against Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs). Enable compliance operators to run automated scans for CIS Benchmarks and custom rules. Containers should run with minimal privileges and be built from trusted base images.

Data protection is mandatory. Encrypt data in transit with TLS. Encrypt data at rest using storage providers that meet your regulatory needs. Configure secrets management with Kubernetes-native tools or external vaults to keep sensitive values safe.

Documentation closes the loop. Maintain a record of your compliance checks, policies in force, and remediation workflows. Auditors will ask for proof, and a complete, versioned record will keep your project on track.

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