A Not-so-Scary Way to Add Istio to Your Platform, Step by Step

Explore a step-by-step approach to implementing Istio service mesh in this 28-minute conference talk by John Keates from Wehkamp Retail Group. Learn how to gradually adopt Istio's features without overwhelming your system or disrupting existing applications. Discover strategies for improving traffic management and security incrementally, starting with a minimal ingress control scenario and progressing to a robust, policy-driven implementation with strict mutual-TLS and SPIFFE authentication. Gain insights from real-world experiences and practical tips to create a smoother, less intimidating Istio integration for your platform.