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Get the latest updates about security and observability for containers, Kubernetes, and all things cloud native. Tigera provides an active Cloud-Native application platform for containers and Kubernetes. At Tigera we prevent, detect, and mitigate security breaches in cloud-native applications.
Tigera Blog
3d ago
Microsegmentation represents a transformative approach to enhancing network security within Kubernetes environments. This technique divides networks into smaller, isolated segments, allowing for granular control over traffic flow and significantly bolstering security posture. At its core, microsegmentation leverages Kubernetes network policies to isolate workloads, applications, namespaces, and entire clusters, tailoring security measures to specific organizational needs and compliance requirements.
The essence of microsegmentation strategies Scalability and flexibility
The fundamental advanta ..read more
Tigera Blog
1w ago
As application platforms grow larger, the idea of DevOps teams where developers support the software development lifecycle, but also manage infrastructure and the platform, is beginning to reach the limits of what these teams can support. Rather than taking their best application developers and making them work on infrastructure problems, more organizations are coming to the conclusion that a centralized platform team specialized in that area is a better use of their developers’ skill sets. But what exactly is the platform engineering team and how is it different from the DevOps team? Should y ..read more
Tigera Blog
1w ago
Last quarter we announced Calico Cloud’s ‘Cluster Security Score’ feature as part of cluster security posture management. Today, we are excited to announce product and user experience improvements and better user experience for the Calico platform. This blog covers all major updates including VXLAN-based cluster mesh networking, advanced observability and troubleshooting features, improved support for Windows-based containers, third-party integration using webhooks, and enhanced egress gateway high-availability.
By leveraging these new features, organizations can streamline their Kubernetes cl ..read more
Tigera Blog
2w ago
Data exfiltration and ransomware attacks in cloud-native applications are evolving cyber threats that pose significant risks to organizations, leading to substantial financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. As Kubernetes adoption grows for running containerized applications, it becomes imperative to address the unique security challenges it presents. This article explores the economic impact of data exfiltration and ransomware attacks, their modus operandi in Kubernetes environments, and effective strategies to secure egress traffic. We will delve into the implementa ..read more
Tigera Blog
1M ago
Last week we had the pleasure of attending KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU in Paris, France. It was a fantastic event where we once again had the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about Kubernetes, container security, and the latest developments in the open source ecosystem. We also hosted CalicoCon 2024, a co-located event, to talk about our favorite subject: Calico! Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from the conference.
CalicoCon 2024
A large group of KubeCon attendees joined us on March 19th for a full-day event to explore the trends, strategies, and technologies makin ..read more
Tigera Blog
1M ago
Last quarter we announced Calico Cloud’s ‘Cluster Security Score’ feature as part of cluster security posture management. Today, we are excited to announce product and user experience improvements and better user experience for the Calico platform. This blog covers all major updates including VXLAN-based cluster mesh networking, advanced observability and troubleshooting features, improved support for Windows-based containers, third-party integration using webhooks, and enhanced egress gateway high-availability.
By leveraging these new features, organizations can streamline their Kubernetes cl ..read more
Tigera Blog
2M ago
Welcome to the Calico monthly roundup: January edition! From open source news to live events, we have exciting updates to share—let’s get into it!
Join us at CalicoCon 2024 in Paris
We are thrilled to announce that CalicoCon 2024 will be held on March 19 in Paris as a KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024 co-located event. Join us for an immersive event focused on the latest trends, strategies, and technologies in Kubernetes networking, security, and observability. Limited spots are available, so register now to secure your spot.
Register.
Customer case study: NuraLogix
AI-driven healthte ..read more
Tigera Blog
2M ago
We are excited to announce CalicoCon 2024, an in-person learning event for Project Calico, taking place March 19th, 2024 as a co-located event with KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024.
As Kubernetes continues to expand its presence in both enterprises and small-to-medium businesses, understanding container networking and security in managed or self-managed Kubernetes environments becomes crucial. Organizations are now presented with choices for dataplanes, such as eBPF, Windows HNS, and Linux IP tables, multi-cloud and Kubernetes distributions as they scale their applications and make them m ..read more
Tigera Blog
4M ago
As 2023 comes to a close, we’re happy to report that we’ve had a successful year full of powerful product advancements and notable third-party recognition.
Key product enhancements
Plug-and-play Runtime Threat Defense – Combines signature and behavior-based threat detection to protect against both known and zero-day threats. Calico Runtime Threat Defense provides preconfigured threat detectors to detect most common MITRE attack techniques for container and network-based attacks.
Security Score and Recommended Actions – Provides an unparalleled view of security risks, enabling enterprises to i ..read more
Tigera Blog
4M ago
This week’s news of Cisco’s intent to acquire Isovalent sends an important message to the cloud security ecosystem: network security is no longer an afterthought in the cloud-native world. It’s now a critical component of any robust security posture for cloud-native applications. This move not only validates the work of the Isovalent team in evangelizing this essential category but also underscores the vision Tigera has pioneered since 2016 with Project Calico.
I would first like to extend heartfelt congratulations to Isovalent and its founders on their well-deserved exit and thank them for th ..read more