Unlocking the Power of Istio and Coraza

On Season Three, Episode Three of the Livin’ on the Edge podcast, I spoke with Jose Carlos Chavez, who is a software engineer at Tetrate and heavily involved with Istio, an open-source service mesh, that has been making waves in the world of microservices and cloud-native applications. Istio offers a range of features for traffic management, security, and observability, making it a valuable tool for developers and DevOps teams.

Welcome to "Livin’ On the Edge" Podcast: Istio and Coraza Uncovered

In this episode of "Livin’ On the Edge," we dive deep into the world of Istio and Coraza, exploring their roles in enhancing security and performance in cloud-native environments. Join us as we discuss with Jose Carlos, a key figure in the development of these technologies, the intricate details of how they are shaping the future of application development.

Key highlights:

1. Security in Istio: We explore Istio's robust security features, including its resilience in handling various security scenarios and the importance of monitoring and analyzing logs for anomaly detection.
2. Istio's Continuous Evolution: Hear from Jose Carlos about the latest developments in Istio, including its upcoming security features and the team's commitment to keeping Istio at the forefront of technology.
3. The Power of WebAssembly: Discover how WebAssembly is revolutionizing the way developers work with Istio, offering more flexibility and efficiency.
4. Testing and Validation Tools in Istio: We delve into the importance of rigorous testing within the Istio ecosystem, including the development of tools for validating Istio rules and configurations.
5. The Coraza Project: Learn about the Coraza open-source project and its role in enhancing security measures within Istio.
6. The Future of Istio and Coraza: Join us as we discuss the exciting possibilities that lie ahead for these technologies, especially with the growing interest in WebAssembly.

Whether you're a developer, a tech enthusiast, or someone interested in the latest trends in cloud-native applications and microservices, this episode offers valuable insights into two of the most powerful open-source tools in the industry. Tune in to understand how Istio and Coraza are transforming application security, reliability, and flexibility.