Zero to Secure: Using Open Service Mesh to Easily Reduce Your Kubernetes Attack Surface

Discover how to effectively reduce your Kubernetes attack surface using Open Service Mesh in this informative conference talk from DevOpsDays Boston 2022. Learn about the importance of addressing critical security questions in modern cloud and Kubernetes environments, such as access control and potential intruder threats. Explore the benefits of service meshes in enhancing software ecosystem security. Follow along as Thomas Stringer, a project maintainer, provides a hands-on demonstration of Open Service Mesh, an Envoy-based Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) service mesh. Gain practical knowledge on implementing defense in depth strategies in your Kubernetes cluster without requiring extensive service mesh expertise or application code changes. By the end of this 34-minute session, acquire the skills to confidently answer complex security questions and effectively harden your Kubernetes infrastructure using just a few commands and basic concepts.