Challenges and Triumphs in Kubernetes Security

In this episode recorded at  KubeCon in London, Cailyn Edwards, a security engineer at Okta, shares her unique journey from a rough guide and farmer to a security professional. Based in Canada, she discusses her dual life of securing platforms in her day job and co-chairing Kubernetes SIG Security in her community role. Cailyn emphasizes the importance of diverse backgrounds in the security field for better risk evaluation and shares tips on entering this realm, regardless of one's starting point. The conversation also touches on challenges like open source sustainability, economic pressures, and leveraging AI in coding, along with practical advice for new contributors to cloud-native technologies.

 

00:00 Welcome

00:31 Meet Kaylin: From Farmer to Security Engineer

03:35 The Importance of Diverse Perspectives in Security Risk Assessment

05:07 Understanding SIG Security in Kubernetes

09:24 Challenges in Open Source Contributions

17:03 Identity and Security in the Cloud Native World

21:35 Final Thoughts