Cilium
Medium
Security
What is the purpose of Cilium's transparent encryption feature?
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Answer: To encrypt network traffic between pods across nodes
Explanation
Cilium's transparent encryption feature encrypts network traffic between pods across different nodes. It uses IPsec or WireGuard to provide this encryption without requiring any changes to the application code, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected as it traverses the network between nodes.
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