Optimizing Kubernetes DNS with NodeLocal DNSCache and Calico eBPF: A Practitioner's Guide

In the world of Kubernetes, optimizing cluster performance and reliability is paramount, especially when it comes to fundamental operations like DNS lookups. NodeLocal DNSCache is one such solution that helps reduce DNS latency by caching responses locally on each node. While this tool is effective in standard Kubernetes setups, complications arise when integrating it with advanced networking solutions such as eBPF-based dataplanes.

Nucleus Ranked No. 85 Among Deloitte's 500 Fastest Growing Companies in North America

We’ve had a lot to celebrate at Nucleus this year, with today’s news being the being one of our most significant achievements of the year. Speaking for the whole company, we are proud to have been named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America for 2024, and for the recognition of our 1,562% growth over the past three years.

Why you need to augment prevention-only posture with cloud detection and response

In the early days of cloud security, like in the early days of endpoint, the focus was on prevention. This makes sense: preventative measures are an essential way to reduce risk. Blocking known threats and attack paths makes sense as a way to harden an organization’s cloud estate. For many organizations, a prevention-only strategy in the cloud might seem completely sufficient for reducing risk – and it is to an extent. But prevention alone can only go so far.

Mastering Privileged Account and Session Management: 6 Best Practices to Implement in Your Organization

Cybercriminals will often target an organization’s privileged accounts, which provide a pathway to highly valuable assets. If compromised, privileged accounts and sessions can be used for malicious activity, potentially causing cybersecurity incidents. These incidents may lead to operational disruptions, financial losses, compliance issues, and reputational damage.

Smart Year-End IT Investments- A Trifecta for ROI

As the year wraps up, many IT, security, compliance, and HR teams have unspent budgets that won’t roll over. Rather than scrambling for last-minute, low-value purchases, why not make smart, strategic investments that will pay dividends in 2025 and beyond? Are you concerned about—reducing insider risk, increasing workforce productivity, and guarding against compliance fines?