Buoyant + Rancher Government
Advancing Zero Trust and FIPS Compliance Together for Government Operations.
Securing Federal Infrastructure with Next-Generation Service Mesh Technology
Rancher Government Solutions (RGS) and Buoyant have joined forces to deliver a leading-edge service mesh platform that meets the highest federal security and compliance standards. This collaboration combines RGS’s RKE2 Kubernetes distribution with Buoyant Enterprise for Linkerd (BEL), offering government agencies a comprehensive solution for meeting federal security and compliance standards.
Designed to address the need for zero trust architecture and FIPS compliance in government IT operations, BEL provides a secure networking layer for microservices with FIPS-validated cryptographic modules, automated mTLS encryption, and fine-grained authorization policies. RKE2, as the first FIPS-140-2 certified Kubernetes distribution, offers a secure foundation with DISA STIG validation and simplified deployment options.
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Together, we are advancing secure microservices deployment for government and military operations.
BEL’s cryptographic modules complement RKE2’s capabilities to deploy and manage secure Kubernetes clusters across any environment. This integration empowers agencies to encrypt data moving between microservices and authenticate and authorize every network call, maintaining a zero trust posture across the entire system without the need to change application code.
Our combined solution allows for automation of service discovery and distribution of network traffic to improve performance and reliability of applications. BEL supports deployments across diverse environments with scalable architecture — whether in the cloud, on-premises, or at the edge — providing the flexibility needed to meet mission-critical demands and minimize downtime.
The Rancher Government - Buoyant Partnership Delivers
End-to-End Security & Compliance
Reduce time and resources needed for FedRAMP Authorization to Operate (ATO) and FIPS compliance. RKE2’s FIPS 140-2 certification ensures your Kubernetes infrastructure meets federal standards, while BEL’s FIPS-validated modules and automated mTLS encryption secure your service-to-service communications.
Streamlined Development & Deployment
Our integrated platform automates security processes and simplifies deployment across cloud, on-prem, and edge environments, reducing complexity and accelerating project timelines. RKE2’s pre-configured defaults and BEL’s automated mTLS encryption mean your developers can build and deploy secure applications faster without compromising federal security standards.
Robust Zero Trust Implementation
Fortify your infrastructure with continuous authentication and FIPS-validated encryption. BEL’s granular authorization policies and RKE2’s secure foundation work in tandem to verify every access request, securing your agency’s sensitive data against internal and external threats and creating a true Zero Trust environment.
Adaptable Security Framework
BEL’s service mesh flexibility, combined with RKE2’s versatile implementation options, creates a scalable, future-ready infrastructure. Easily update to meet new federal requirements without overhauling your entire infrastructure, securing long-term compliance and protection.
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