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The Blueprint for Kubernetes Compliance

Strategic Compliance at Scale

Problem Overview

Solving the security and management of dynamic Kubernetes environments is challenging. Traditional solutions fall short of addressing the complexities inherent in securing ephemeral IPs, dynamic pod lifecycles, and future-aligned network configurations.

This whitepaper addresses cloud native gaps, aligned closely with NIST 800-53r5 under the following control families: Access Control, Auditing and Accountability, and Incident Response.

Solution Highlight

Cilium, as a CNCF-graduated project and the only graduated CNI plugin, serves as the cloud native standard for secure and observable connectivity and offers an array of advanced functionalities that span networking to runtime through sub-projects Hubble and Tetragon.

Cilium, Hubble, and Tetragon simplify access control at the runtime and network layer, provide deep auditing and accountability data, and provide real-time and historical incident response across Linux environments.

Key Features

Cilium’s differentiators are advanced eBPF-powered networking, security, and observability features, which grant organisations Kubernetes identity awareness and fine-grained control. These capabilities facilitate easy-to-deploy implementation and validation of compliance principles in Kubernetes environments, supported by Hubble observability and Tetragon runtime features.

Target Audience

This document is tailored for technical compliance leaders, security teams, and platform engineering teams looking for a comprehensive solution to effectively manage Kubernetes environments and implement compliance principles using eBPF and Cilium.

Supercharge your cloud-native compliance with the white paper from Isovalent and ControlPlane!

Master NIST-800 and other key compliance frameworks in cloud-native environments, with insights tailored for technical experts and leadership teams alike.

What’s inside:

  • Executive Summary: A comprehensive overview designed for both technical audiences and leadership teams.
  • NIST 800 Controls: A detailed analysis connecting specific features to control requirements.
  • The Cilium, Tetragon, and eBPF Platform: Implementation guidance from across the Isovalent platform, applicable to any compliance framework.

From Strategy to Action:

  • Future-Proof Your Compliance: Stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of cloud-native compliance.
  • Deep Technical Insights: Gain expert knowledge to tackle compliance challenges effectively with the Isovalent platform.
  • Strategic Value: Build your architecture with the foundations to navigate Kubernetes and Linux compliance.

Download the Cilium white paper now and take the first step towards mastering cloud-native compliance!