Chances are, if you’re involved in software development, you’ve worked with Kubernetes or at least discussed it. Widespread adoption is not surprising since it’s caused by its ability to offer organizations flexibility in application deployment, scaling, and management. However, the inherent complexities of Kubernetes environments also give rise to unique data protection challenges.

Kubernetes and its enterprise-level cousin, Red Hat OpenShift, have secured their spot as the platforms of choice when it comes to managing containerized applications at a large scale. However, these complex environments require maintaining top-level security. According to a recent survey, 80% of companies faced at least one cloud security incident in the past year. As OpenShift clusters grow more complex, the potential for vulnerabilities also increases, increasing the risk of exploitation.

The streets of Barcelona buzzed with anticipation as the Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC) unfolded, unveiling insights and innovations that paint a vivid picture of our technological tomorrow. With almost 100,000 people in attendance, MWC is clearly on the world’s stage as dignitaries like the King of Spain and tech leaders like Michael Dell, Antonio Neri, Ziad Asghar and others spoke at the podium and on panels.

Kubernetes (K8s) is a key platform for deploying and managing containerized applications. As more and more businesses use Kubernetes, it’s clear that there’s a need for robust data protection strategies. A crucial element of these strategies is the automation of procedures to backup K8s to prevent data loss, which could otherwise result in significant operational disruptions and financial consequences.