As 2024 draws to a close, we at Nirmata are taking a moment to reflect on a year filled with remarkable achievements and advancements in Kubernetes security, governance, and policy-as-code. This year has been pivotal for us, marked by innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to empowering organizations to secure and govern their Kubernetes and cloud-native environments with confidence. Here’s a look back at the highlights that defined 2024.

Expanding Security and Governance to Code Pipelines

We started the year by broadening our capabilities with a significant update to our platform: extending our security and governance expertise into code pipelines. This advancement ensures that preventive security measures can be enforced earlier in the software development lifecycle. Learn more here.

Introducing Nirmata Control Hub

In October, we launched the Nirmata Control Hub, a comprehensive platform designed to automate security and operations at scale with policy-as-code. With features like Policy Studio—an AI-powered policy generator—and the Cloud Control Point for enforcing preventive security controls, the Control Hub is redefining how organizations manage and secure their Kubernetes environments. Explore the launch announcement.

• Policy Studio: Simplifies policy creation with AI-driven insights. Learn more.
• Cloud Control Point: Enhances security with inline admission control and background scanning. Details here.

Enhanced Kubernetes and IaC Scanning

Security starts with visibility, and in October, we unveiled Nirmata Control CLI (nctl), a powerful tool for scanning Kubernetes resources and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) configurations for vulnerabilities. This capability has proven invaluable in preventing misconfigurations and ensuring compliance across the software supply chain. Read the announcement.

In addition, we introduced offline cluster scanning, allowing organizations to assess and secure Kubernetes clusters even in air-gapped environments. Find out more.

Celebrating Kyverno’s Successes

Kyverno has continued to shine as a leading open-source policy engine for Kubernetes. This year, we’ve seen numerous success stories:

• Robinhood’s Implementation of Kyverno: Robinhood leveraged Kyverno to optimize its Kubernetes security, showcasing the power of policy-as-code. Read the case study.
• NVIDIA DGX Cloud’s Use of Kyverno: NVIDIA utilized Kyverno to manage policies across its AI-focused Kubernetes environments. Discover their story.
• Adidas’ Cost Reduction Journey: Adidas adopted Kyverno to optimize resource usage and reduce costs. Read more here.
• Adevinta’s Transition to Kyverno: Adevinta transitioned from Gatekeeper to Kyverno, citing ease of use and scalability. Learn why.

The Kyverno community also celebrated the release of the Envoy Plugin, enabling policy-based authorization for Envoy. Check out the details.

Community Recognition and Collaboration

The CNCF further solidified Kyverno’s position as a key technology for Kubernetes security by launching the Kyverno Certified Associate (KCA) exam. Read the coverage.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we prepare for 2025, our vision remains clear: to empower organizations to navigate the complexities of Kubernetes security and governance with ease. We’re deeply grateful to our community, customers, and partners for their unwavering support and contributions. Together, we’re making Kubernetes environments more secure, efficient, and compliant. Read about our predictions for 2025.

Stay tuned for more innovations, success stories, and community-driven advancements in the coming year. From all of us at Nirmata and Kyverno, thank you for being part of this journey.

Here’s to a secure and successful 2025!

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