Securing Kubernetes: Best Strategies for the Modern Era - Conf42 IM 2024

Explore comprehensive strategies for securing Kubernetes in this 35-minute conference talk from Conf42 Incident Management 2024. Delve into the critical aspects of cybersecurity in modern containerized environments, focusing on Kubernetes cluster security. Learn best practices for control plane security, node-level protection, and application workload safeguarding. Discover effective techniques for secrets management, network security, and implementing service mesh. Gain insights from real-world security incidents and understand how to apply DDoS protection measures. Acquire valuable knowledge on pod security standards, runtime security tools, and ingress/egress control. Conclude with an overview of essential resources and tools to enhance your Kubernetes security posture in today's rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Welcome to CON42 Incident Management 2024
Introduction to Manpreet Singh Sachdeva
The Importance of Cybersecurity
Understanding Kubernetes Cluster Security
Kubernetes Security Best Practices
Control Plane Security
Node Level Security
Node Security Measures
Application and Workload Security
Pod Security Standards
Runtime Security Tools
Secrets Management Best Practices
Network Security Strategies
Service Mesh Implementation
Ingress and Egress Control
DDoS Protection
Real-World Security Incidents
Best Practices for Kubernetes Security
Resources and Tools
Conclusion and Final Thoughts