Securing User to Service Access in Kubernetes

Explore the intricacies of securing user access to services running on Kubernetes in this 40-minute conference talk presented by Maya Kaczorowski and Maisem Ali from Tailscale at a CNCF event. Delve into the networking and security considerations essential for exposing Kubernetes services to users, moving beyond the typical focus on control plane access and service-to-service communication within clusters. Examine various options for managing service access, including Kubernetes Ingress, load balancer objects, service meshes, web proxies, IPsec, and WireGuard. Gain valuable insights into authentication, authorization, load balancing, traffic filtering, and encryption strategies. Leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively secure and manage user access to internal Kubernetes services, complementing existing network solutions in your cluster.