Trousseau
Your go-to secrets management tool for Kubernetes, powered by the community.
Overview
Trousseau is a tool that integrates with the Kubernetes KMS provider framework to enable encryption of secrets at rest in etcd. It acts as a bridge between Kubernetes and an external key management service (like HashiCorp Vault or a cloud KMS), allowing you to use a key from the external service to encrypt your Kubernetes secrets.
✨ Key Features
- Kubernetes KMS provider
- Encrypts secrets at rest in etcd
- Integrates with external KMS providers
- Open-source
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Pluggable architecture for different KMS providers
- Focus on the specific problem of encrypting secrets in etcd
- Kubernetes-native integration
Unique Value: A simple and effective way to enable envelope encryption for Kubernetes secrets using an external key management service.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Configuring the Kubernetes API server to use Trousseau for encrypting secrets with a key from HashiCorp Vault
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that need a full-featured secrets management solution with a UI, rotation, and other advanced features
🏆 Alternatives
Provides more flexibility than the built-in Kubernetes encryption provider by allowing the use of various external KMS backends.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Completely free and open-source.
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