Cilium on EKS: Visibility, Security, & Performance Made Simple
Cilium on EKS: Visibility, Security, & Performance Made Simple
14 PagesThis guide introduces Cilium as a high-performance Kubernetes networking and security solution built on eBPF. It explains how Cilium improves visibility into network traffic, enforces identity-based security policies, and enhances performance compared to traditional CNIs. The guide walks through deploying Cilium on AWS EKS using Terraform and Helm, emphasizing proper configuration for scalability and security. It also highlights benefits like real-time observability (via Hubble), Zero Trust networking, and efficient packet processing. The takeaway is that Cilium simplifies Kubernetes networking while strengthening security and performance at scale.
