Pulumi and ESC offer a secure, automated workflow for managing Kubernetes configurations by dynamically generating kubeconfig files with short-term credentials through OIDC, enhancing security and reducing manual errors associated with long-lived kubeconfigs. The text details the process of creating a Kubernetes cluster using Pulumi's EKS component, deploying an application, and configuring the local environment to connect to the cluster using ESC environments. ESC environments encapsulate AWS and Kubernetes credentials, facilitating the seamless deployment of applications and infrastructure by eliminating the need for manual credential management. The demonstration involves the creation of an EKS cluster, deployment of a load-balanced application, and utilization of ESC to handle dynamic credentials, making it possible to extend the setup to additional AWS or Kubernetes resources. Pulumi ESC supports multiple cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and plans to expand its provider support, promising a more streamlined infrastructure management experience.