What is Ambient Mesh? Ambient mesh is the new architectural alternative that does not rely on sidecars for a service mesh. Building on the core functionality available in Istio, ambient mesh moves the proxy to the node-level for mTLS and identity. Read more
What Is an API? An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other. APIs enable developers to access functionality and data from other services without needing to understand their internal implementation. Read more
What Is Cisa's Zero Trust Maturity Model (ZTMM)? The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Zero Trust Maturity Model aims to help organizations in their transition to Zero Trust. The model supports and conforms to the requirements specified in Order M-22-09, mandating all federal agencies to implement a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). Read more
What Is CNI? CNI (Container Network Interface) is a specification and set of libraries for configuring network interfaces in Linux containers. It provides a standardized way to configure networking for containerized applications in Kubernetes and other container orchestration platforms. Read more
What Is CVSS? CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) is a standardized framework for rating the severity of security vulnerabilities. It provides a numerical score that helps organizations prioritize their vulnerability management efforts. Read more
What Is Envoy Proxy and Why Do You Need It? Envoy Proxy revolutionizes microservices architecture by providing seamless traffic management, security, and observability. Learn why Envoy is essential for modern cloud-native applications and how it simplifies service communication and enhances resilience. Read more
What Is Istio? Istio is an open-source service mesh platform that provides a uniform way to connect, secure and manage microservices. Originally developed by Google, IBM and Lyft, Istio is now part of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). Read more
What Is Kubernetes Ingress Used For? Kubernetes Ingress is used to manage external access to the services within a Kubernetes cluster. Ingress delivery in Kubernetes has changed significantly over time, starting with the early Ingress API to today, where Envoy Gateway is the leading choice to deliver Ingress services via the Kubernetes Gateway API. Read more
What Is Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)? Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is a cybersecurity model that eliminates implicit trust and continuously validates every stage of digital interactions. It provides comprehensive security by assuming that threats exist both inside and outside the network. Read more
