Cloud Security Podcast
Kubernetes Network Security for Multi Tenancy
Dec 12, 2023
Cailyn Edwards, Senior Security Engineer at Shopify, discusses the complexities of Kubernetes Network Security in a multi-tenant environment, including tools and tactics for securing Kubernetes environments. She also shares insights from her journey at Shopify and tips for advancing the security maturity of Kubernetes networks.
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- Understanding the communication needs within a Kubernetes network and locking down access to necessary connections is crucial for threat modeling in multi-tenant environments.
- Implementing network policies, using CNCF projects like Istio and Cilium, and following the Kubernetes Security Checklist are key tools and best practices for securing Kubernetes networks.
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Importance of Network Security in Kubernetes
Kaelin from Shopify discusses the importance of threat modeling in Kubernetes network security, particularly in a multi-tenant context. She emphasizes the need to understand the communication needs within the network and the importance of locking down access to only necessary connections. She highlights the use of network policies and CNCF projects like Istio and Cilium as tools to secure Kubernetes networks. Kaelin also highlights the Kubernetes Security Checklist as a resource for implementing best practices and mentions the ongoing work of CNCF's SIG Security in creating a Kubernetes hardening guide.
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