In this chapter, we will verify that the integration between Utimaco u.trust GP HSM Se-Series and Kubernetes via the custom KMS plugin is functioning as expected. This includes validating the connectivity between the Kubernetes KMS plugin and the HSM, testing encryption and decryption workflows, and ensuring the Kubernetes control plane is successfully interacting with the plugin. By the end of this section, you should be able to confirm that the integration is correctly configured, secure, and fully operational.
