Demystifying Authentication in Azure AKS: From Access Control to DevOps

Authentication is a critical aspect of securing applications and clusters in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and it is quite confusing in Azure. In this session, we will explore the different authentication types available in AKS . The talk will also cover how to extend these authentication mechanisms into DevOps practices, including Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions with end to end demo. Attendees will learn how to securely authenticate pipelines to AKS without relying on secrets or PAT tokens. By the end of this session, participants will: * Understand the authentication options available in AKS * Learn best practices for securing cluster and workload access. * Discover how to integrate authentication seamlessly with DevOps pipelines. * End to end practical demo will help to understand concepts clearly This talk is designed for platform engineers, DevOps practitioners, and architects looking to simplify and secure authentication in AKS while enabling smooth developer workflows.