Open Source PaaS Cozystack Becomes a CNCF Sandbox Project
On February 28, members of the CNCF Technical Oversight Committee completed their voting and unanimously accepted Cozystack, a platform for building private clouds and PaaS, into the CNCF Sandbox. The project is currently undergoing the onboarding… ⌘ Read more

Fluent Bit v4.0: Celebrating new features and 10th anniversary
The Fluent Bit maintainers have exciting news to share! Fluent Bit version 4 is out and just in time to celebrate the project’s 10-year anniversary. The journey: From embedded logging to multi-Signal observability With over 15… ⌘ Read more

Building trust with OpenID Federation trust chain on Keycloak
OpenID Federation 1.0 provides a framework to build trust between a Relying Party and an OpenID Provider that have no direct relationship so that the Relying Party can  send OIDC/OAuth requests to the OpenID Provider without being previously… ⌘ Read more

LitmusChaos at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025: A Recap
The cloud native community recently converged in London from April 1 – 4, 2025, for an incredible edition of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe. From our perspective at LitmusChaos, it was a week filled with inspiring sessions,… ⌘ Read more

Prepare your application landscape for zero trust with Keycloak 26.2
Strong identity and access management is a key component of a zero trust architecture for cloud native applications. Keycloak is well-known for its single-sign-on capabilities based on open standards. It provides you all the building blocks… ⌘ Read more

Protecting NATS and the integrity of open source: CNCF’s commitment to the community
When a company contributes a project to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), it’s not just sharing code—it’s making a commitment to the open source community. It’s a pledge to uphold open collaboration, shared community ownership,… ⌘ Read more

CNCF Announces Graduation of in-toto Security Framework, Enhancing Software Supply Chain Integrity Across Industries
NYU Tandon-developed software security framework achieves highest CNCF maturity level, combating rising software supply chain attacks SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 23, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native… ⌘ Read more

CNCF Announces Schedule for OpenTelemetry Community Day, Highlighting End-to-End Observability Innovation
Showcasing real-world implementations and community-driven advancements in open source observability SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – April 23, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today announced the full… ⌘ Read more

OSTIF Announces NATS Security Audit Results
OSTIF is proud to share the results of our security audit of NATS.  NATS is an open source project made by Synadia Communications for secure always-on messaging for a variety of digital formats and clients. With… ⌘ Read more

Istio publishes results of ztunnel security audit
Passes with flying colors Istio’s ambient mode splits the service mesh into two distinct layers: Layer 7 processing (the “waypoint proxy”), which remains powered by the traditional Envoy proxy; and a secure overlay (the “zero-trust tunnel”… ⌘ Read more

CNCF Announces OpenObservabilityCon North America to Accelerate Open Source Innovation and Tame Infrastructure Complexity
New event will convene observability leaders, developers, and end users to advance open source observability tools and practices SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2025 — The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud… ⌘ Read more

Building AuthZed with the power of cloud native: A CNCF success story
At the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), we celebrate organizations that turn cloud native technologies into real-world impact. AuthZed, a CNCF Silver member, is one such story—a company built from the ground up on open source,… ⌘ Read more

These Kubernetes mistakes will make you an easy target for hackers
Kubernetes is exceedingly powerful for orchestrating containerized applications at scale. But without proper monitoring and observability—especially in self-managed infrastructure—it can quickly become a security disaster waiting to happen. This is not due to inherent flaws in… ⌘ Read more

Deep Dive into the Gateway API Inference Extension
Running AI inference workloads on Kubernetes has some unique characteristics and challenges, and the Gateway API Inference Extension project aims to solve some of those challenges. I recently wrote about these new capabilities in the kgateway… ⌘ Read more

Creating a ClickHouse Cluster on Raspberry Pis
Want a hands-on way to explore Kubernetes and ClickHouse®—without spinning up cloud VMs? In this post, we’ll build a home-lab cluster of Raspberry Pi 5 boards that mimics a high-availability setup. Whether you’re a cloud-native developer… ⌘ Read more

The CNCF TOC @ KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025
The Technical Oversight Committee (TOC) provides technical leadership to the cloud native community. Strong TOC participation at this year’s KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe in London enabled in-person discussions and strategic planning for CNCF project technical priorities… ⌘ Read more

Kagent: Bringing Agentic AI to Cloud Native
Solving Cloud Native Operation Challenges with AI Agents Oh no! Your application is unreachable, buried under multiple connection hops—how do you pinpoint the broken link? How do you generate an alert or bug report from Prometheus… ⌘ Read more

What LLMs Can Do for SREs in Cloud Native Infrastructure
Cloud native infrastructure continues to scale, and with it, so does operational overhead. Kubernetes has become the backbone of modern platforms, but as cluster sizes grow past 100 nodes and thousands of workloads, the operational load… ⌘ Read more

Five Critical Shifts for Cloud Native at a Crossroads
As enterprises run ever-more-complex workloads on Kubernetes, they’re facing a new set of challenges: how to ensure security requirements are met, budgets are deployed efficiently and operational complexity is, well, not as complex. Many are finding… ⌘ Read more

Welcoming New Members to Our Technical Advisory Board
We are thrilled to announce the addition of three esteemed industry leaders to our Technical Advisory Board (TAB): Ahmed Bebars from The New York Times, Ben Somogyi from Lockheed Martin, and Kenta Tada from Toyota. Their… ⌘ Read more

Components vs. Containers: Fight?
WebAssembly components offer a new way to deploy microservices and other applications in cloud native environments. This naturally raises the question: is the upstart component out to replace containers? Or is this one of those situations… ⌘ Read more

10 Questions to Help You Decide Whether to Hire an SRE or Managed KaaS
Deciding between managing Kubernetes in-house or partnering with a managed service provider can be a difficult choice for organizations seeking to optimize their cloud infrastructure. Over the past several years, I’ve been part of the decision… ⌘ Read more

Kubernetes hardening made easy: Running CIS Benchmarks with kube-bench
In today’s world, where security risks and breaches are growing daily, it is crucial to maintain our applications and infrastructure’s compliance with security standards and that is where CIS benchmarks from CIS (Center for Internet Security)… ⌘ Read more

Managing multi-line logs with Fluent Bit and Python
In this blog you will learn about:  Introduction Logs are essential for monitoring and debugging applications, but not all logs are created equal. While most logs follow a simple line-by-line format, others span multiple lines to… ⌘ Read more

Kubestronaut in Orbit: Iliyan Petkov
Get to know Iliyan His fascination with computers and electronics began early, sparked by his father and fueled by various games and sci-fi movies. Over the years, he developed a passion for open-source technologies, system administration,… ⌘ Read more

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025: Day Three Keynote Recap
The last day of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 dawned bright and sunny again, with attendees streaming in to learn the latest about cutting edge topics including LLMs, 5G and 6G, and more. Here’s a snapshot… ⌘ Read more

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025: Day Two Keynote Recap
Over 12,000 attendees streamed into the ExCel Arena for the second day of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025, enjoying yet another sunny day in London and primed to hear real world stories of cloud innovation. Here’s… ⌘ Read more

Cloud Native Computing Foundation Announces Ant Group as the Top End User Award Winner
Recognized for pioneering cloud native scalability and shaping the future of open source services KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe, London, UK – April 3, 2025 — The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for… ⌘ Read more

CNCF Fuels Cloud Native Growth with New Silver Members Driving Open Source Innovation
As cloud native technologies evolve, CNCF welcomes new members driving open source innovation and scalable infrastructure KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe, London, UK – April 3, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable… ⌘ Read more

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025: Day One Keynote Recap
On a bright sunny London day, attendees from all over the world flocked to the ExCel Arena for the first day of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2025. Here’s a quick recap of the keynotes. The crowd was… ⌘ Read more

Cloud Native Computing Foundation Member HAProxy Technologies Upgrades to Gold Membership
Strengthening its cloud native commitment with 25 years of open source innovation in application delivery and security London, England – KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe – April 2, 2025  – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which… ⌘ Read more

Ericsson Upgrades to Gold Membership in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation to Drive Cloud Native Transformation in Telecom
Ericsson expands cloud native innovation in telecom, leveraging CNCF projects to advance 5G and 6G KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe, London, UK – April 2, 2025 — The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems… ⌘ Read more

Cloud Native Computing Foundation Releases 2025 State of Dapr Report Highlighting Adoption Trends and AI Innovations
Report finds 96% of developers save time using Dapr, driving faster development and increased efficiency KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe, London, UK – April 1, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems… ⌘ Read more

Cloud Native Computing Foundation Announces Argo CD v3 Update to Enhance Scalability and Security for Kubernetes
Latest release boosts automation, performance, and security for Kubernetes-native GitOps KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe, London, UK – April 1, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today… ⌘ Read more

AWS Support Fuels Kubernetes Innovation, Driving Global Adoption and Open Source Sustainability
AWS extends $3 million cloud credit grant to Kubernetes project, ensuring continued growth and resilience KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe, London, UK – April 1, 2025 — The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems… ⌘ Read more

CNCF Research Reveals How Cloud Native Technology is Reshaping Global Business and Innovation
New study identifies a shift from security concerns to collaboration and efficiency as the top priority in cloud native adoption, emphasizing the need for seamless teamwork and automation KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe, London, UK – April… ⌘ Read more

CNCF Launches Golden Kubestronaut Program and Expands Cloud Native Education Initiatives
New elite designation recognizes the highest certification in cloud native  KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe, London, UK – April 1, 2025  – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today… ⌘ Read more

The End User TAB’s top talks at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025
If you are attending the upcoming KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 conference in London, check out the CNCF End User Technical Advisory Board (TAB) member recommendations for their top talk recommendations! 🙂 Ahmed Bebars: With the… ⌘ Read more

Get to Know KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Co-Chair Faseela K.
Faseela Kundattil is one of those people who just seems to do a lot of things: Cloud Native Developer, project maintainer, CNCF Ambassador, LFX mentor, Technical Oversight Committee member, new mom, and now KubeCon + CloudNativeCon… ⌘ Read more

Announcing Two New Cloud Native Heroes Challenges
Help us defeat a patent troll claiming methods for “manipulation of complex hierarchical data” and “analysis of hierarchical data” were invented in 2005. We’re excited to launch 2 additional Cloud Native Heroes Challenge contests in which… ⌘ Read more

Cedar: A New Approach to Policy Management for Kubernetes
The challenges organizations face when managing access control and authorization in cloud-native environments continue to grow in complexity. Organizations scaling their Kubernetes deployments, for example, work to balance their security requirements, operational flexibility, and policy manageability…. ⌘ Read more

Istio: The Highest-Performance Solution for Network Security
Ambient mode provides more encrypted throughput than any other project in the Kubernetes ecosystem. Encryption in transit is a baseline requirement for almost all Kubernetes environments today, and forms the foundation of a zero-trust security posture…. ⌘ Read more

Karmada Launches Adopter Group
Karmada is thrilled to announce the launch of the Adopter Group program. This program aims to create a dynamic platform where adopters can connect, collaborate, and share information efficiently. By fostering an environment of shared experiences… ⌘ Read more

Building Secure Kubernetes Edge Images with Kairos and k0s
Why combining these CNCF projects simplifies Kubernetes deployment at the edge. Edge computing is rapidly changing the landscape of application deployment, demanding solutions that are lightweight, secure, and easily managed, particularly when it comes to Kubernetes… ⌘ Read more

Reimagining Log Management Tools and Software: The Impact of AI and GenAI
Today’s distributed, cloud-native systems generate logs at a high rate, making it increasingly difficult to derive actionable insights. AI and Generative AI (GenAI) technologies—particularly large language models (LLMs)— are transforming log management tools by enabling teams… ⌘ Read more

Explore our DEI Community Hub at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025
The CNCF community is truly global; our contributors, members and ambassadors span the world. We invest heavily in community-driven initiatives to fuel sustained momentum, expansion, growth and adoption. Importantly, we continued to support DEI initiatives to… ⌘ Read more

What Do We Reinvent in an Age of Perpetual Digital Transformation?
What happens when technology stops evolving in silos and starts converging into something greater? The boundaries between innovations are dissolving, merging into a vast, ever-evolving digital landscape. In this reality, technologies no longer stand alone… they… ⌘ Read more

What to do in London near the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 Venue, part one
London’s calling and our local CNCF Ambassadors have answered with some great ideas of things to do close to the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 venue. Cross the river Since our event is going to be… ⌘ Read more

Cloud Native Telco Culminating in London the Week of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025
The first week of April, from March 31st to April 4th will be a huge week for cloud native and Telco in London, and it will be a great opportunity to highlight how much telecom is… ⌘ Read more

Five Learnings From Seven Years of Building Gloo and kgateway
We started Gloo Open Source in 2018, reaching GA in early 2019. Since then, we have grown Gloo adoption to hundreds of paid customers and numerous open-source users. We truly believe Gloo Gateway is the most… ⌘ Read more