CV0-004 Security Practice Question
A security administrator needs to enforce least privilege for a Kubernetes cluster in a cloud environment. Which approach should be used to restrict permissions for pods that need to access the cloud provider's API?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use a service account with a role that has only the required permissions
Using a service account with a role that has minimal permissions and attaching it to the pod ensures least privilege for pod-to-cloud API access.
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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Assign the pod a static cloud IAM user credential
Why it's wrong here
Static credentials should be avoided; service accounts are preferred.
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Disable cloud API access for all pods
Why it's wrong here
Some pods may legitimately need API access.
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Use a service account with a role that has only the required permissions
Why this is correct
Service accounts provide secure, scoped access for pods.
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Grant the pod cluster-admin privileges in Kubernetes
Why it's wrong here
Cluster-admin is over-permissive and violates least privilege.
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