Network-level and Identity-based Observability with Calico Open Source

Explore network-level and identity-based observability in Kubernetes environments using Calico Open Source in this 47-minute conference talk. Discover why network observability is crucial for maintaining smooth operations in Kubernetes clusters, which can often become chaotic and difficult to monitor. Learn how observability serves as the foundation for implementing zero trust security architectures and understand common customer challenges including troubleshooting network issues, managing incorrect policies, ensuring compliance, and conducting security audits. The session covers Calico Whisker, a tool that provides comprehensive cluster-wide visibility, and includes a live demonstration showing how to identify network misconfigurations, simplify troubleshooting processes, streamline overall network management, and safely implement and test network security policies across any Kubernetes environment. Gain practical insights into transforming your mysterious Kubernetes network into a transparent, manageable system with proper observability tools and techniques.