It's 2025 - Why Are You OK With an Insecure Network?

Explore the persistent challenges of network security in cloud-native environments through this 23-minute conference talk from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. Examine why organizations continue to operate applications without secure communications despite having access to robust security solutions for over a decade. Investigate whether teams are placing misguided trust in Kubernetes for protection, perceiving security as overly complex, or suffering from poor industry communication about security importance. Analyze the barriers preventing effective cloud security implementation, covering service meshes, application code development, and memory safety considerations. Focus on operational simplicity as a cornerstone of effective security practices and learn how understanding application behavior serves as the foundation for robust security posture. Gain practical, actionable strategies for taking control of your security infrastructure, with demonstrations using Linkerd that apply broadly across different platforms and environments.