Cilium

Open SourceFunded

eBPF-powered cloud native networking, security, and observability platform

About Cilium

Cilium provides a cloud native networking solution leveraging eBPF technology to deliver advanced networking, security, and observability capabilities for modern infrastructure. It is designed to enhance container and microservices environments by enabling efficient, scalable, and secure communication between workloads. The platform is particularly suited for enterprises adopting Kubernetes and other cloud native technologies, offering deep visibility and fine-grained security controls.

By utilizing eBPF, Cilium operates at the kernel level, allowing for high-performance packet processing and real-time monitoring without the overhead of traditional proxies. This approach enables enterprises to implement robust network policies, detect threats, and gain detailed insights into network traffic and application behavior. Cilium’s open source nature fosters community-driven innovation and integration with a broad ecosystem of cloud infrastructure tools, making it a versatile choice for organizations aiming to modernize their networking stack while maintaining strong security postures.

Key Capabilities

✓eBPF-based high-performance networking
✓Kubernetes-native network security policies
✓Real-time observability and monitoring
✓Scalable microservices communication
✓Deep network and application visibility

Integrations

KubernetesPrometheusEnvoy

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