Cloud Native Kubernetes for Public Safety Systems - A Case Study

Explore a case study on implementing Kubernetes for the US National Capital Region's Identity and Access Management System (IAMS) in this conference talk. Discover the ten-year journey of IAMS, managed by Fairfax County VA, from virtual appliances to Kubernetes implementation. Learn how the program addressed challenges in automation, scalability, and cost management for public safety systems. Gain insights into automating builds, updating dependencies, transitioning to stateless log management, and adopting GitOps for managing multiple environments and secrets. Understand the unique challenges of building an automated system in a public safety environment with a mix of cloud-native and legacy systems. Delve into practical solutions for integrating Kubernetes into critical infrastructure supporting first responders and public safety personnel in the DC region.