Speaker
Abstract
eBPF is a kernel technology that is enabling a new generation of high-performance, low-overhead tools for networking, security and observability. This talk will use demos and examples to explain how it works, and why the ability to customize the kernel’s behavior leads to such powerful and efficient capabilities. You’ll leave this talk understanding why you should be using eBPF-based infrastructure tools in your organization!
Interview
Since I joined Isovalent three years ago I’ve been lucky enough to immerse myself in the world of eBPF, working alongside colleagues who really pioneered this technology. Our team originated the Cilium open source project for network connectivity, security and observability. I’m also involved in the CNCF Governing Board, and on the board of OpenUK.
eBPF has received a lot of attention in the last couple of years, because it’s such a powerful platform for building efficient infrastructure tools for observing and securing applications running on Linux.
The tools I’ll be discussing will be of interest to networking, security, or platform teams who are responsible for the infrastructure that underpins their organization’s deployments, but I think the concept of eBPF can appeal to any engineer who is interested in how things work - especially if you like to see demos to make concepts more concrete!
I hope that the audience will leave my talk inspired to try some eBPF-based tools for powerful and incredibly low-priced overhead functionality implemented within the kernel.
Topics
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