Securing Cloud Native Infrastructure for the Post-Quantum Era

Explore the critical intersection of quantum computing threats and cloud-native infrastructure security in this 15-minute conference talk from Conf42 Kube Native 2025. Begin by understanding the quantum threat landscape and how it exposes current Kubernetes security vulnerabilities, then examine the profound impact quantum computing will have on cloud security architectures. Dive into Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) fundamentals and learn practical implementation strategies for Kubernetes environments, including securing ingress controllers, hardening service mesh configurations, and protecting secrets and ETCD datastores. Navigate the challenges of PQC adoption while discovering migration strategies specifically designed for the post-quantum era, and understand how to maintain observability in quantum-resistant environments. Analyze real-world case studies from early adopters, review current roadmaps and open source initiatives driving quantum-resistant infrastructure, and receive actionable guidance for preparing your cloud-native systems for the quantum computing revolution.