Break Glass Workflows for Developer Access to Kubernetes Clusters - Introduction
In any large-scale, production-grade Kubernetes setup, maintaining the security and integrity of the clusters is critical. However, there are exceptional circumstances—such as production outages or critical bugs—where developers need emergency access to a Kubernetes cluster to resolve issues.
This is where a "Break Glass" process comes into play. It is a controlled procedure that grants temporary, elevated access to developers in critical situations, with the appropriate safeguards in place to minimize risks.
