ISC Infrastructure And System Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are key requirements for securing a container orchestrator like Kubernetes?
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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Implementing Network Policies to restrict pod communication.
Securing Kubernetes requires protecting the control plane and enforcing isolation through policies.
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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Exposing the Kube API to the public internet.
Why it's wrong here
This is a severe security risk.
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Running all pods with root privileges.
Why it's wrong here
Running as root increases the impact of container escapes.
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Implementing Network Policies to restrict pod communication.
Why this is correct
This enforces segmentation within the cluster.
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Disabling RBAC.
Why it's wrong here
RBAC is essential for least privilege.
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Securing the etcd datastore with encryption.
Why this is correct
The etcd database holds sensitive cluster state.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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