Service mesh solutions are widely adopted to protect the confidentiality and integrity of applications and data, but their architectures can inadvertently introduce vulnerabilities that attackers may exploit. To achieve true defense in depth, it’s critical to identify and address these gaps in service mesh security.
This session will explore the attack vectors targeting service meshes and offer practical guidance for hardening deployments. Attendees will gain actionable insights into enhancing security observability, enforcing or stopping malicious processes, and ensuring network isolation across layers 2 to 7. We’ll demonstrate how to secure the service mesh itself, covering anti-spoofing techniques, filtering non-HTTP/S protocols, and implementing a comprehensive foundational security framework. By identifying and addressing the holes in service mesh security, we can keep calm and mind the gap between vulnerabilities and robust protection.