Methods for Networking Isolation in Multi-Tenant EKS Complexes

Authors

  • Babulal Shaik Cloud Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, USA Author

Keywords:

Network isolation, multi-tenant EKS clusters, Kubernetes

Abstract

Essential strategies include using Kubernetes Network Policies to create precise communication rules between pods and namespaces, integrating service mesh tools like Istio for enhanced visibility and dynamic traffic management, and using AWS VPCs & security groups for more thorough network segmentation. Network isolation management is crucial for multi-tenant Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service clusters to be secure, scalable & compliant. Preventing unwanted access & communication across workloads is essential in shared environments, where several teams or tenants share their resources. This paper examines valuable strategies for achieving network isolation with AWS tools and Kubernetes-native capabilities.  Methods like Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), tenant-aware namespace strategies & dedicated subnets within shared VPCs are also covered for thorough isolation. Businesses may protect their environments while preserving operational effectiveness & their cost-effectiveness by fusing Kubernetes' capabilities with AWS networking components. By facilitating secure multi-tenancy, these tactics let teams collaborate without sacrificing efficiency or adaptability. For engineers, security teams & DevOps experts looking to safeguard their EKS clusters while accommodating a variety of workloads, this article provides practical advice & their  best practices. It also represents a roadmap for balancing isolation, scalability & efficiency in cloud-native applications.

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Published

09-07-2020

How to Cite

[1]
Babulal Shaik, “Methods for Networking Isolation in Multi-Tenant EKS Complexes”, Distrib. Learn. Broad Appl. Sci. Res., vol. 6, pp. 603–627, Jul. 2020, Accessed: Mar. 14, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://dlbasr.org/index.php/publication/article/view/33