How do I verify if Workload Identity is working?

The skill includes a verification process using a temporary test pod to confirm successful authentication and identity mapping from within the cluster.

Can I use this for cross-project access?

Yes, the skill includes implementation patterns for allowing service accounts in one project to securely impersonate service accounts in another project.

Does this skill help with GKE configuration?

Yes, it provides specific commands and configurations to enable Workload Identity on both GKE clusters and node pools via gcloud and Kubernetes manifests.

Why use Workload Identity over Service Account keys?

Workload Identity uses short-lived tokens that rotate automatically, eliminating the security risks of stolen, leaked, or unrotated static .json keys.

Workload Identity Federation Guide

Name: Workload Identity Federation Guide
Author: adaptive-enforcement-lab

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Cloud Infrastructure

Implements secure, keyless authentication for GKE workloads using Google Cloud Workload Identity Federation.

About

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for implementing Workload Identity Federation to eliminate the security risks associated with static Google Cloud service account keys. It enables developers to configure GKE clusters, establish IAM bindings between Kubernetes ServiceAccounts and GCP identities, and migrate existing workloads with zero downtime. By using short-lived, automatically rotated tokens instead of permanent keys, it establishes a zero-trust security posture for containerized applications accessing Cloud Storage, Secret Manager, and other GCP services.

Key Features

IAM policy binding patterns for Kubernetes and GCP service accounts.
Automated GKE cluster and node pool configuration for Workload Identity.
Diagnostic and troubleshooting guides for authentication and token exchange issues.
Standardized patterns for accessing Cloud Storage, Secret Manager, and cross-project resources.
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Step-by-step migration paths from legacy static service account keys.

Use Cases

Securing GKE applications accessing Google Cloud Storage and Secret Manager.
Migrating legacy Kubernetes workloads away from static .json key files.
Implementing least-privilege cross-project resource access for multi-tenant clusters.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add adaptive-enforcement-lab/claude-skills workload-identity-federation-implementation

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