KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India 2026

In the highly regulated world of banking, "security by default" isn't just a buzzword, but it is a compliance requirement. As financial institutions migrate to Kubernetes, they face a critical challenge: How do you enforce strict network segregation, achieve Zero Trust, and maintain deep observability.

This session explores how to leverage Cilium and eBPF to build a battle-hardened banking infrastructure. We will move beyond standard Kubernetes Network Policies, demonstrating how to implement Layer 7 filtering, transparent encryption, and deep observability in service communications.

Attendees will receive a practical roadmap for:
- Enforcing Zero Trust: Using Cilium Network Policies to restrict traffic based on identity and fqdn, not just IP addresses.
- Achieving Compliance: implementing Transparent Encryption (WireGuard/IPsec) to meet data-in-transit requirements.
- Auditing: Utilizing Hubble for deep visibility into dropped packets and flow logs to satisfy security audits.