Savitha Raghunathan
Savitha Raghunathan is a Senior Software Engineer at Red Hat, working on Container Migration and Application Modernization technologies. She leads K8s sig-security-documentation sub-project aiming to create security awareness through docs. As a maintainer of the Konveyor project, she leads the community engagement efforts, fostering collaboration and driving its continuous growth. Savitha's passion lies in nurturing the Open Source community, where she finds great joy in mentoring new contributors and empowering them to make significant contributions.
Sessions
Out-of-the-box, upstream Kubernetes is not secure by-default. Attendees of this hands-on workshop will walk through the official/upstream Kubernetes Security Checklist to set up a cluster securely.
The workshop starts with an introduction to the critical security considerations for Kubernetes environments. Participants will then embark on a guided journey through practical exercises designed to implement security best practices within Kubernetes clusters.
Throughout the workshop, attendees will gain firsthand experience in securing Kubernetes environments, covering aspects such as authentication, authorization, network policies, pod security, and more. These exercises will provide participants a comprehensive understanding of Kubernetes security principles and practical implementation techniques.
Attendees will walk away equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively secure Kubernetes clusters in real-world scenarios. Whether you're new to Kubernetes security or seeking to enhance your existing expertise, this workshop offers valuable insights and hands-on experience to strengthen your Kubernetes deployments against potential threats.
Join our session as we explore Application Modernization's fundamentals, its importance, principles, and practical strategies. We'll demystify App Modernization, answering why it's crucial, what it involves, and how it benefits organizations. Delving into the 7 R's framework, folks will learn migration strategies like rehosting and replatforming as well as modernization strategies like refactoring using Konveyor, a CNCF Sandbox project. We'll showcase the importance of tailoring modernization strategies to specific personas. Whether you're a developer, IT manager, or business executive, attendees will be provided insights into how modernization can address your unique challenges and objectives. Lastly, we'll look into the future, contemplating how emerging technologies like AI could revolutionize the modernization landscape. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights, practical tools, and a clear understanding of how to embark on the App Modernization journey confidently.