KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024

In the cloud native world, we've come a long way – after a decade of driving Kubernetes adoption, it feels like we’ve hit a milestone. With the pace of new Kubernetes features slowing down, some might think that we’ve reached a “steady state”. But have we really?

While the ecosystem feels more stable and secure than ever, the next decade holds challenges that demand our attention, especially in the realm of security. Sure, we all know security is vital, and there’s been a lot of fantastic work across the board, from OSS initiatives to innovative startups. But the threat landscape is shifting fast.

As we peer into the future, it's not just about refining what we already know. It's about tackling new challenges that are emerging on the horizon, like securing AI systems. Some may say it’s too early -- that AI security is just hype. But think again. AI introduces complexities we haven't seen before, offering both new vulnerabilities and fresh opportunities for defense. Are we ready to face the coming wave of security threats that could reshape the digital landscape?

This keynote will dive into what’s next in cloud native security, while showing why this "boring" phase is just the calm before a new storm of innovation and challenges that will shape the next decade.