CGOA Tooling Practice Question
Your organization requires that all Kubernetes manifest changes be signed and encrypted before being pushed to Git. Which tool is primarily designed for this 'at-rest' encryption approach?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Mozilla SOPS
Mozilla SOPS is the standard tool for encrypting sensitive values within manifest files (like YAML) before they are committed to Git.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Kyverno
Why it's wrong here
Kyverno is a policy engine, not an encryption tool.
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Mozilla SOPS
Why this is correct
SOPS supports file-level encryption for various formats including YAML.
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Sealed Secrets
Why it's wrong here
Sealed Secrets works by converting secrets into a custom resource, not encrypting files at rest in Git.
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HashiCorp Vault
Why it's wrong here
Vault manages secrets at runtime, not file-level encryption for Git storage.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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