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This page provides an overview of how to set up Binary Authorization enforcement in your
environment for use with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). You can set up
Binary Authorization by using the Google Cloud console or the Google Cloud CLI.
You can also perform some setup steps by using the Binary Authorization
REST API.
Optional: If you have different Google Cloud projects that own your
policy or your Container Registry repositories, grant the IAM
roles required for cross-project access. For instructions, see
Configure cross-project access for Binary Authorization in GKE.
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