Don't Mind the Gap - Securely Accessing Cloud Resources with SPIFFE/SPIRE

Explore the powerful capabilities of SPIFFE and SPIRE for secure cloud resource access in this 34-minute conference talk. Learn how to access cloud services from anywhere without generating, storing, or managing API keys, solving common challenges like encryption at rest, token expiration, and manual rotation processes. Discover the basics of identity federation with SPIFFE and SPIRE, bringing a "Sign in with Google" experience to cloud native workloads. Compare this approach to traditional methods and witness a demonstration on securely accessing AWS resources without a secret access key. Gain valuable insights into enhancing cloud security and streamlining resource access across different cloud environments.

Don't Mind the Gap: Securely Accessing Cloud Resources From Anywhere With SPIFFE/SPIRE - Evan Gilman