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L2 announcement IPv6 support | Cilium 1.19

This video introduces Layer 2 announcement support with IPv6 in Cilium 1.19 and explains why it matters for modern Kubernetes networking environments.

• Nico Vibert, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer

Cilium: Up and Running

Learn how to deploy, operate, and secure Kubernetes networking with Cilium. Cilium Up and Running is a hands on guide covering architecture, network policy, multi cluster connectivity, observability, and production operations.

• Nico Vibert, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer

• Filip Nikolic, Senior Solutions Architect

• James Laverack, Principal Customer Success Architect

Cilium: Up and Running

Cilium is now considered the de facto cloud native networking platform for Kubernetes, connecting, securing, and monitoring millions of applications across thousands of clusters. With such versatility and feature-richness, Cilium can be daunting to learn. This comprehensive guide breaks Cilium down, making it broadly accessible to the increasing number of users who’ll encounter the platform in their careers.

• Nico Vibert, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer

• Filip Nikolic, Senior Solutions Architect

• James Laverack, Principal Customer Success Architect

Protecting and Connecting High-Value AI Workloads on Kubernetes with Cilium

O’Reilly session on protecting and optimizing AI model serving pipelines on Kubernetes.

• Nico Vibert, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer

Networking and eBPF Predictions for 2026 and Beyond

Networking and security predictions for 2026, covering increased scrutiny of open source usage, the evolution of Kubernetes networking, practical multicloud architectures, eBPF-based runtime security, and the risks and opportunities of AI agents.

• Nico Vibert, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer

The Network Segmentation Spectrum

What began as firewalls at the edge now needs to extend everywhere, across zones, between workloads, and deep within the systems we run. Segmentation is no longer a fixed concept; it exists across a spectrum that must evolve with how applications are built, deployed, and secured.

• Nico Vibert, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer

KubeCon North America 2025 Wrap-Up: VM on Kubernetes, Cilium Ingress, Tetragon Tipping Point and Beluga Whales

KubeCon North America 2025 brought major shifts to the cloud native world. From the surprise Ingress NGINX retirement to the growing momentum around VMs on Kubernetes, this wrap-up covers it all. Dan Finneran, Nico Vibert, and Donia Chaiehloudj reflect on key announcements, trends in Kubernetes networking, community highlights like Merge-Forward, and the rise of Tetragon in production environments.

• Dan Finneran, Principal Community Advocate

• Nico Vibert, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer

• Donia Chaiehloudj, Software Engineer and Community

State of Kubernetes Networking Report 2025

The State of Kubernetes Networking Report 2025 is now available. Based on hundreds of real-world responses, the report reveals how organizations are building and securing their Kubernetes networks today. It explores trends in CNI adoption, service connectivity, observability, and the rise of AI and VM workloads inside Kubernetes clusters. Discover what tools engineers trust most, where teams face challenges, and how networking practices are evolving across cloud and on-prem environments.

• Nico Vibert, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer

• Roland Wolters, Head of Technical Marketing, Isovalent

State of Kubernetes Networking 2025 Report

We are pleased to share the findings from the State of Kubernetes Networking 2025 survey, the first comprehensive look at how networking is being implemented and managed across the global Kubernetes community.

Our goal was to understand what Kubernetes networking really looks like in production today and what challenges lie ahead for the teams responsible for running it.

• Nico Vibert, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer

🐝 Isovalent eBee Quest

Join us before the KubeCon madness for a casual evening of views, food, and the chance to dive into our Isovalent labs!

• Duffie Cooley, Field CTO Isovalent & CNCF Ambassador

• Nico Vibert, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer

The Network Segmentation Spectrum

Cyber attacks show how quickly intruders can move laterally when segmentation is weak. The old perimeter firewall model is no longer enough. Segmentation now exists across a spectrum: macro controls that separate zones, micro policies between workloads, and runtime enforcement that ties security to the processes themselves. Cisco’s Hybrid Mesh Firewall strategy, with Hypershield, Secure Workload, and the Isovalent Enterprise Platform, brings these layers together to secure containers, VMs, and AI workloads.

• Nico Vibert, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer

☕ Nico's Coffee Corner at KCD Edinburgh

Are you joining KCD Edinburgh October 21-22? Join us at Nico’s Coffee Corner, where Kubernetes, Cilium, and eBPF meet over a great cup of coffee! This is your chance to connect with Nico Vibert, dive into cloud-native security, and discuss the latest in networking and observability—all in a relaxed, interactive setting.

Whether you’re looking to troubleshoot, share insights, or just chat about what’s brewing in the world of eBPF, pull up a chair and join the conversation.

🚀 Grab a cup, bring your questions, and let’s chat!

P.S. don't miss Nico's workshop Tuesday at 11:00 am: Multi Cluster Kubernetes Made Simple with Cilium Cluster Mesh.

• Nico Vibert, Principal Technical Marketing Engineer