Google Cloud is making IAM for GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) easier to use with Workload Identity Federation.
The goal is to move away from less secure authentication methods and promote secure alternatives.
GKE Workload Identity, now known as Workload Identity Federation for GKE, allows access to Cloud APIs using OpenID Connect without manual configuration or less secure methods.
The update simplifies the setup, integrates with Google Cloud's IAM platform, and provides more options for referencing multiple GKE workloads within IAM.