How ambient mesh challenges the security gaps in sidecar workloads

Описание: Service meshes transformed how we secure microservices, but the original sidecar model introduced its own complexity and vulnerabilities. Now, Istio’s ambient mesh is rethinking the security foundation of service connectivity.

In this video, we explore how ambient mesh strengthens zero-trust networking by addressing the limitations of sidecar-based workloads:

Reduced attack surface: No in-pod proxies mean fewer exposure points and fewer vulnerabilities.
Isolated credentials: Secrets and certificates are no longer stored in application pods, preventing credential leaks.
Improved mTLS enforcement: Ambient enforces encryption and authorization at the node level with hardened ztunnels.
Operational simplicity: Upgrades and maintenance no longer require touching every workload.
Performance-driven security: Lightweight design improves resilience under heavy load and reduces the risk of degraded policy enforcement.

We’ll break down how ambient mesh retains all the core security benefits of sidecar mode — identity, mTLS, and zero trust — while simplifying operations and improving protection against modern threats.

👉 Learn more about ambient mesh and zero-trust networking at: https://ambientmesh.io
👉 Explore Solo.io’s ambient mesh solutions: https://www.solo.io/products/gloo-mesh

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