Securing 900 K8s: Mercedes-Benz’s Journey to VAPs
This talk explores how Mercedes-Benz secures their massive Kubernetes environment (over 900 clusters!). While Pod Security Policies (PSPs) were previously used, they’ve been deprecated. The new Pod Security Standards (PSS) lack the flexibility needed for Mercedes-Benz’s complex setup. Watch the video to learn: This talk is ideal for anyone managing large Kubernetes deployments and seeking…
Konika Sitoula
Level Up Your Dev Skills with AI! Google I/O ’24 Awaits
Calling all Developers! Google I/O is just around the corner, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Mark your calendars for May 14th and get ready to dive deep into the exciting world of AI-powered development. The Gemini Era Dawns The theme for I/O ’24 is the Gemini era, ushering in…
From Containers to Pipelines: How Dagger Builds on Docker’s Legacy
Remember Docker? The revolutionary containerization platform that transformed software development? Solomon Hykes, its creator, is back with a new venture – Dagger. This time, he’s tackling a different challenge: the complexity of CI/CD pipelines. Why Pipelines Matter (and Why They’re a Mess) In a recent interview, Hykes dives into the frustrations developers face with inflexible…
GnuCOBOL: A Rising Force in Open-Source COBOL
Good News for COBOL Programmers For decades, COBOL has been the workhorse of the business world, powering critical systems in finance, human resources, and more. But with its origins in 1959, some might wonder if COBOL can keep pace with modern technology. The answer is a resounding yes, thanks to the open-source project GnuCOBOL. GnuCOBOL…
GNOME 46 Released: Packed with New Features
GNOME, the popular desktop environment, has released its latest version, GNOME 46, codenamed “Kathmandu.” This update brings a wave of exciting new features and improvements across various applications, making your user experience smoother and more efficient. Find Anything, Fast: Enhanced File Management: Upgraded Online Accounts with OneDrive Support: Remote Login with RDP: Streamlined Settings App:…
Kubernetes Alert: Backdoor in XZ Utils! Secure Cluster Now!
This blog post explores the critical backdoor vulnerability (CVE-2024-3094) discovered in XZ Utils, a data compression library used in major Linux distributions. On March 29, 2024, Red Hat disclosed a critical vulnerability (CVSS rating of 10) affecting the latest versions of XZ tools and libraries (versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1). This stemmed from a cleverly disguised malicious…
Effortless Kubernetes Migrations: Free CloudCasa Webinar
CloudCasa is hosting a free webinar to unveil their solution for simplifying Kubernetes cluster migration and replication. This webinar, titled “Seamless Kubernetes Migration and Replication with CloudCasa: Mastering AKS, EKS, and GKE Transitions,” will address the challenges of moving Kubernetes clusters between environments (e.g., on-premises to cloud, across cloud providers). Here’s what you can expect…
KubeCrash 2024: Free Virtual Conference on Open Source Platform Engineering
KubeCrash, a free virtual conference focused on open-source platform engineering, is back for another round! This year’s theme is building the ultimate internal developer platform (IDP). The conference will feature technical sessions on various building blocks and best practices to tailor an IDP to your organization’s needs, boosting developer productivity and operational excellence. Register today…
Mojo Takes a Big Leap Forward: Embracing Open Source!
Mojo Embraces Open Source: Building a Language Together Modular is excited to announce a major milestone for Mojo, their innovative programming language: the core modules from the Mojo standard library are now open-source! This decision underscores Modular’s belief that open-source collaboration is the key to unlocking Mojo’s full potential. Why Open Source? A Better Future…
Falco, Cloud-Native Security Tool for Kubernetes, Graduates from CNCF
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) recently announced a major milestone: the graduation of Falco, a powerful open-source tool designed for real-time threat detection in Kubernetes and cloud-native environments. This graduation signifies Falco’s maturity, stability, and growing importance within the cloud-native security landscape. From Sandbox to Graduation: A Journey of Security Innovation Falco’s journey began…
Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Events 2024
The year is just getting started, and the CNCF has a number of exciting events coming up! Don’t miss out on sponsorship opportunities, Call for Proposal deadlines, and registration details for these Spring and early Summer events: GitOpsCon North America StrimziCon OTel Community Day Secure AI Summit powered by CloudNative (co-located with CloudNativeSecurityCon) CloudNativeSecurityCon More…
K8GB – Kubernetes Global Balancer
Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) ensures users are directed to the closest and healthiest servers in your geographically dispersed applications. Traditionally, GSLB solutions involve complex, proprietary network hardware and software managed by siloed network teams. This can be expensive and cumbersome, especially for modern, cloud-native applications running on Kubernetes. Introducing k8gb: Open Source, Cloud-Native GSLB…