Solution

Encryption

Protect sensitive data and meet compliance requirements with Calico’s high-performance encryption for data in transit

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Benefits

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Enables Compliance

Enables compliance with corporate and regulatory data protection requirements that specify the use of encryption, including SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI.
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Leading Performance

Delivers better performance and lower CPU utilization than IPsec and OpenVPN tunneling protocols. Calico with encryption enabled is 6x faster than any other solution on the market.
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Data Protection

Provides defense-in-depth when combined with existing Calico security solutions like workload access controls, extending firewalls to Kubernetes, and intrusion detection (IDS).

Capabilities

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  • Calico uses WireGuard to implement data-in-transit encryption. WireGuard runs as a module inside the Linux kernel and provides better performance and lower CPU utilization than IPsec and OpenVPN tunneling protocols.
  • Calico encryption eliminates operational complexity for DevSecOps teams vs. standard approaches. TLS, for example, requires SSL certificates and results in more complexity and operational overhead for IT organizations that are already overburdened.
  • Calico encryption can be used to address regulatory mandates that specify the use of encryption, including SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI.
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  • Independent benchmark tests of Kubernetes CNI’s show that Calico with encryption enabled is 6x faster than any other solution in the market.

How It Works

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Encryption is a foundational element for environments that must meet regulatory compliance requirements for data privacy and protection. Calico encryption combines superior performance and reduced CPU utilization with operational simplicity.

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Resources

O’Reilly eBook: Kubernetes Security and Observability
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O’Reilly eBook: Kubernetes Security and Observability

Learn to secure Kubernetes workloads and monitor network traffic for compliance and security.
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Introducing Data-in-Transit Encryption for Calico Enterprise
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Introducing Data-in-Transit Encryption for Calico Enterprise

Calico Enterprise, the leading solution for Kubernetes networking, security and observability in hybrid and multi-clouds now includes encryption for data-in-transit.
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Introduction to Kubernetes Networking and Security
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Introduction to Kubernetes Networking and Security

Read our docs and see how you can kickstart your Kubernetes journey with Calico Enterprise.
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