How Observability Empowers Security - Leveraging OpenTelemetry in GKE Clusters

Explore how OpenTelemetry enhances security through improved observability in modern cloud environments, particularly in GKE clusters. Discover the benefits of combining application layer data with other layers of a cloud-native stack to gain deep visibility into system activity. Learn how security teams can collaborate with IT organizations to leverage enhanced observability, ultimately improving overall security posture. This 35-minute conference talk from Google Cloud Next 2024 demonstrates the critical link between comprehensive system visibility and effective security measures in today's complex cloud infrastructures.

You can only secure what you can see: How observability empowers security