Securing Kubernetes Applications Exposed via Nginx Ingress with OAuth2 Proxy and OKTA Securing your applications is crucial, particularly when they are exposed to the public, as unauthorized access can lead to data leaks. This is especially important for environments such as development, where sensitive information might be unintentionally accessible. A robust method to enhance security is by using OAuth2 Proxy with Nginx Ingress on Kubernetes, leveraging Okta as the OIDC provider. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps to set up OAuth2 Proxy to safeguard your applications exposed via Nginx Ingress. Prerequisites Before we dive into the configuration, make sure you have the following prerequisites: A running Kubernetes cluster. Nginx Ingress Controller installed. Access to OKTA or A Developer Account on OKTA. Basic understanding of Kubernetes resources. Clone the repository for the full manifests here . Step 1: Create a Namespace for OAuth2 Proxy First, create a ...