--- title: "First look: new O’Reilly eBook on Kubernetes security and observability *early release chapters*" source: "https://wordpress-1075849-4005834.cloudwaysapps.com/blog/oreilly-ebook-kubernetes-security-and-observability-early-release/" --- [Company Blog](https://wordpress-1075849-4005834.cloudwaysapps.com/category/company-blog/) [Featured Blog](https://wordpress-1075849-4005834.cloudwaysapps.com/category/featured-blog/) # First look: new O’Reilly eBook on Kubernetes security and observability *early release chapters* By [Laura Ferguson](https://wordpress-1075849-4005834.cloudwaysapps.com/blog/author/laura-ferguson/) on Apr 12, 2021 • 2 min read We are excited to announce the early release of a new [O’Reilly](http://www.oreilly.com/) eBook on Kubernetes security and observability! This practical book introduces new cloud-native approaches for [Kubernetes](http://kubernetes.io/) practitioners who care about the security and observability of mission-critical microservices. Through practical guidance and best practice recommendations, this book helps you understand why cloud-native applications require a modern approach to security and observability practices and how to implement them. ![Book cover: Kubernetes Security and Observability. An eagle illustration symbolizes a holistic approach to securing](https://wordpress-1075849-4005834.cloudwaysapps.com/app/uploads/2021/04/Oreilly-book-mock-up.png)You should read this book if you want to: - learn why you need a security and observability strategy for cloud-native applications, and determine your scope of coverage; - understand key concepts behind Kubernetes’s security and observability approach; - discover how to split security responsibilities across multiple teams or roles; and/or - learn how to architect Kubernetes security and observability for multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Whether you want to know how to secure and troubleshoot your cloud-native applications, or are exploring Kubernetes for your organization and would like to solve security and observability challenges before making a decision, you will find that this book provides valuable insight. 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