Kubernetes Network Policies Done the Right Way – A Comprehensive Guide
Master Kubernetes security with network policies. Learn Zero Trust, compliance strategies & practical YAML examples. Download the eBook now!
By
Dean Lewis
Cilium Network Policy Deep Dive by Isovalent
Gain deep dive knowledge into how Cilium's Network Policy Engine works!
Gain deep dive insights and understanding of Cilium's network policy engine with our in-depth eBook from Cilium's creators. Designed for Kubernetes platform operators, this guide offers comprehensive insights into crafting, implementing, and managing network policies using Cilium. Enhance your Kubernetes security posture and develop practical knowledge to navigate complex networking scenarios effectively
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Key Topics:
- Label-Based Security Identities: How Cilium uses identity-based enforcement instead of traditional IP-based rules.
- Multi-Tenancy and Policy Scoping: Best practices for defining policies in complex, multi-tenant environments.
- Real-World Policy Implementations: Practical YAML examples demonstrating how to apply and troubleshoot Cilium network policies.
- Scaling and Observability: Leveraging tools such as Hubble for policy visibility and continuous security monitoring.
- Advanced Security Strategies: Implementing Zero Trust, securing external access, and using Cilium’s L7 capabilities for application-aware security.
Authors
Principal Software Engineer
Joe Stringer
Jonathan Stringer is a Principal Software Engineer at Isovalent with over ten years of experience building efficient software networks. As a contributor to open source projects ranging from Open vSwitch to Cilium and the Linux kernel, Joe has built critical components to enforce stateful firewalling and security policies across both cloud and traditional environments. Joe is a frequent public speaker with multiple patents, serves as a Co- Maintainer for the Cilium project, and he is a member of the eBPF Foundation Steering Committee. In his spare time, Joe enjoys travel, cycling, music and gaming.
Principal Solutions Architect
Nicholas Lane
Nicholas Lane is a Principal Solutions Architect at Isovalent focusing on customer success. Nicholas has over a decade of experience as a customer success engineer helping users adopt cloud native technologies. Throughout his career Nicholas has focused on enabling users to start using new technologies with as little friction as possible. As a former member of the Kubernetes release team, and an active member of the Kubernetes community, Nicholas has experience working with complicated open source projects and is an avid supporter of open source technologies at large. Outside of customer success Nicholas enjoys watching speed- runs of video games with his wife, cycling, woodworking, and gaming whenever there is time.
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