# What is the purpose of Cilium's transparent encryption feature?

Cilium, Medium (Advanced), Security. https://k8wiz.com/uquiz/what-is-the-purpose-of-ciliums-transparent-encryption-feature

- A. To encrypt data stored by pods
- B. To encrypt network traffic between pods across nodes
- C. To encrypt Kubernetes secrets
- D. To encrypt communication between Cilium components

**Answer:** To encrypt network traffic between pods across nodes

**Explanation:** Cilium's transparent encryption feature encrypts network traffic between pods across different nodes. It uses IPsec or WireGuard to provide this encryption without requiring any changes to the application code, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected as it traverses the network between nodes.