ETCD data in Vultr Kubernetes Engine is fully encrypted at rest, providing secure storage for cluster state information.
ETCD, the key-value store used by Kubernetes to persist cluster state, is fully encrypted at rest on Vultr Kubernetes Engine (VKE). All data stored in ETCD is secured using strong encryption protocols to prevent unauthorized access.
VKE also performs regular automated backups of the ETCD database. These backups allow recovery of cluster state in the event of a failure or disaster. Both encryption and backup processes are managed by Vultr, ensuring that the control plane and cluster metadata remain secure and recoverable without manual intervention.