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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 1d

When it comes to #K8s security, we don’t just say we care. We double down on what makes a system fundamentally secure.

And that's the topic of our next webinar.

📅 Thurs Oct 9 @ 18:00 CEST
🎙️ Justin Garrison + Rory McCune

Join us --> streamyard.com/watch/cmw4tY...

Is your Kubernetes secure?

Kubernetes is not secure by default. Default configurations often lack the stringent security controls needed to protect across bare metal and edge. Its broad attack surface demands additional…

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 2d

We didn’t set out to run events. We just wanted Kubernetes to be better.

Now we’re here, getting ready for our biggest TalosCon yet!

TalosCon 2025 | 🗓 October 16–17 | 📍Amsterdam

Grab your ticket and we'll see you there! ➡️ taloscon.com

#TalosCon2025 #Kubernetes #CloudNative #DevOps #TalosLinux

TalosCon

Talos Linux and Omni users are creative problem solvers. This year's TalosCon is dedicated to you, the user.

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 2d

Kubernetes is...
- scalable ✔️
- flexible ✔️
- powerful ✔️
- secure by default ✖️

Join our webinar Thursday for a look at how to harden clusters across bare metal, edge, and cloud. streamyard.com/watch/cmw4tY...

#Kubernetes

Is your Kubernetes secure?

Join us Thursday at 18:00 CEST / 9:00 PT as we get into Kubernetes security with Rory McCune of Datadog.

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 5d

“Edge” is a shifting reality defined by context: a dusty farm, a remote EV charger, a lab, or a retail checkout.

Let's look at what edge really means for different industries — and how to succeed.

thenewstack.io/ebooks/kuber...

#Kubernetes #edgecomputing

Kubernetes at the Edge: Container Orchestration at Scale

Edge computing promises incredible performance. But the reality is often unreliable connectivity, complex security, and overwhelming management. This ebook gives you the proven strategies to deploy…

thenewstack.io

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 6d

Want to run a single-node Talos Linux cluster on Oracle Cloud?

Send a high five to Gerhard Lazu, because he’s got you covered. And then go check out his video.

👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTts...

How to Run the Simplest Talos Linux Cluster on Oracle Cloud

Join us as we explore the "why" behind Kubernetes and Talos, and then get hands-on with a step-by-step guide to getting your own single-node cluster up and running. We'll cover everything from…

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 6d

You don’t use #Kubernetes because it’s inherently secure.

You use it because it adds value. Dealing with security issues is just part of the job.

Join our next webinar to catch up on security concerns + what to do about them.

Oct. 9 | 9:00 PT

Join us: streamyard.com/watch/cmw4tY...

Is your Kubernetes secure?

Kubernetes is not secure by default. Default configurations often lack the stringent security controls needed to protect across bare metal and edge. Its broad attack surface demands additional…

streamyard.com

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 8d

Want to talk security? Join our next webinar.

📅 Thurs, Oct 9 @ 18:00 CEST
🎙️ @justingarrison.com and @mccune.org.uk

As we cover
- Where #Kubernetes is and isn't secure
- Features that make a difference
- Practical steps you can apply today

Get your spot: streamyard.com/watch/cmw4tY...

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 13d

Here are 5 of our favorite real-world examples of teams who stopped fighting infrastructure and started trusting it.

We’re talking:
- 100+ clusters and 1ks of locations
- Going cloud native in 4 months
- No longer spending all day on TeamViewer

www.siderolabs.com/blog/lessons...
#Kubernetes #K8s

Real-world lessons for building better infrastructure

From Costco-sized fridges to dairy cows. (Yes, cows.) Here's what building better infrastructure really looks like.

www.siderolabs.com

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 14d

Cheryl Hung brings years of perspective on how organizations actually secure Kubernetes in production. She's taking the stage at TalosCon to discuss the latest trends in Kubernetes security and the practical steps teams can take now.

🎟️ Get your ticket: taloscon.com

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 15d

Charles Humble is an IT industry veteran with 30+ years of exp. ranging from software engineer and architect to CTO.

He recently worked with us on the eBook "Kubernetes at the Edge: Container Orchestration at Scale."

Check it out to see what it takes to master edge.

The New Stack @thenewstack.io · 22d

Edge computing promises a lot, but what about the management nightmare? 😬 Our new free eBook gives you the proven strategies to manage a distributed fleet with confidence, thanks to @siderolabs.com, written by @charleshumble.bsky.social.

Download now ➡️ bit.ly/kubernetes-e...

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 16d

Berkshire Grey powers logistics and fulfillment with advanced robotic systems driven by AI and machine vision. To operate reliably across distributed sites, these robots depend on secure, scalable edge infrastructure.

Here's how. 👉 www.siderolabs.com/case-studies...

#Kubernetes #EdgeComputing

Berkshire Grey gains freedom and improves standardization at the edge

Robotics provider Berkshire Grey eliminated config drift and simplified audits by running edge industrial automation with Talos Linux and Sidero Support.

www.siderolabs.com

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 17d

#TalosCon2025 ticket prices go up Thursday, September 25!

Join the Sidero Team and the #TalosLinux & Omni community for talks, networking, and idea sharing. We've got a great lineup, ranging from Oxide to Nokia, JYSK to Lely, and more.

🔗 Register now taloscon.com

TalosCon

Talos Linux and Omni users are creative problem solvers. This year's TalosCon is dedicated to you, the user.

taloscon.com

Sidero @siderolabs.com · 20d

Amsterdam, we’re coming for you. ✈️

Our SRE crew—Spencer, Tim, Fritz, and Andy—will be at TalosCon 2025 on Oct 16-17. Join us for two days of Talos Linux, Omni, and Kubernetes, plus workshops, keynotes, and good conversation with people who know their infra.

🎟️ Grab your ticket: taloscon.com

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 21d

🚨 #CVE counts from a recent scan (Sept 2025):

👉 #TalosLinux: 0 Critical / 29 High
👉 Flatcar: 27 Critical / 75 High
👉 Ubuntu 22.04: 280 Critical / 1,943 High

📊 Get our full breakdown & tell us what you think → www.siderolabs.com/blog/which-l...

#Kubernetes #Security #Linux #CloudNative

Which Linux distro is the most secure for Kubernetes?

We wanted to find the most secure distro for Kubernetes. Talos Linux has 0 critical CVEs. Here's how it stacks up.

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 22d

Kubernetes adoption is surging at the edge. Here's how to get it right.

Let's dig into:
✔️ Why industries from agriculture to healthcare are betting on edge
✔️ Pitfalls that make early projects fail
✔️ Design principles for reliable, secure deployments

Keep reading:

Why edge adoption is surging, and how to do it right

Once limited to wind farms, hospitals, or tactical deployments, edge is increasingly common across industries. Driven by the growth and demands of AI, sustainability goals, and rising cloud costs,…

www.siderolabs.com

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 22d

New eBook is here 🎉

Need a clear introduction to the role and opportunities of Kubernetes at the edge? Check out our in-depth guide, created in partnership with The New Stack. It has everything you need to get up to speed.

👉 thenewstack.io/ebooks/kuber...

Kubernetes at the Edge: Container Orchestration at Scale

Edge computing promises incredible performance. But the reality is often unreliable connectivity, complex security, and overwhelming management. This ebook gives you the proven strategies to deploy…

thenewstack.io

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · 27d

👉 "The challenge isn't whether Talos is secure; it's whether traditional security frameworks and mindsets can keep up."

We didn't say it.

Keep reading: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilit...

#Kubernetes #K8s #CloudNative #cloudcomputing

The Quiet Revolution in Kubernetes Security

As Kubernetes becomes the foundation of enterprise infrastructure, the underlying operating system must evolve alongside it.

www.darkreading.com

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · Sep 9

Neil Cresswell from Portainer is taking the stage at #TalosCon2025 with a no-fluff keynote on the risks of container adoption and how to avoid building a fragile platform masked in buzzwords.

Grab your ticket to come join us 👉 taloscon.com

#Kubernetes #CloudNative

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · Sep 8

#Kubernetes adoption is accelerating in enterprises, but so are the security challenges.

@kimmcmahon.bsky.social sat down with Beta News to talk about the risks k8s on traditional operating systems and how organizations can build secure, resilient infrastructure.

betanews.com/2025/09/03/s...

Securing Kubernetes in the enterprise [Q&A] - BetaNews

Kim McMahon part of the leadership team at Sidero Labs to discuss the vulnerabilities enterprises are encountering when scaling up Kubernetes on traditional

betanews.com

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · Sep 4

Check out our new tool for bootstrapping Talos nodes: Booter. This is your DHCP proxy server to PXE Boot to bare metal machines.

Give it a look 👉 youtu.be/vAt_9j7a0X4

Boot Talos Linux anywhere

Check out our new tool for bootstrapping Talos nodes: Booter. Booter is your DHCP proxy server to PXE Boot to bare metal machines. 0:00 About Booter 2:30 How to use it 5:34 How to customize…

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · Sep 4

What makes #TalosLinux one of the most secure ways to run #Kubernetes?

Engineering Lead Andrey Smirnov spoke to @josh.bressers.name about Talos Linux's immutability, minimal attack surface, and how these design choices keep infrastructure resilient.

opensourcesecurity.io/2025/2025-09...

Talos Linux security with Andrey Smirnov

In this episode, I discuss into the security features of Talos Linux with Andrey Smirnov. Andrey explains how Talos focuses on its immutability and minimal attack surface. Discover how these…

opensourcesecurity.io

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · Sep 3

#TalosLinux is already the smallest, most secure #Kubernetes OS available, with <50 binaries and a demonstrably low number of CVEs. Now, we're adding something for teams in highly regulated environments: FIPS-compliant builds for Talos Linux.

Read ➡️ www.siderolabs.com/blog/talos-l...

#DevSecOps

Talos Linux now offers FIPS 140-3 compliant builds

FIPS-compliant builds for Talos Linux are now available. Get a FIPS-friendly OS for Kubernetes wherever you deploy.

www.siderolabs.com

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · Sep 2

Why go to #TalosCon2025?

Because hearing @oxide.computer 's @bcantrill.bsky.social speak is always worth the trip.

This year, he’s diving into "The Complexity of Simplicity." You’re going to want to be in the room for this one.

👉 taloscon.com

#Kubernetes #CloudNative #BareMetal

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · Sep 1

Hey Claude, how do I do that thing in Omni again?

We have good news! Your work just got a little easier. You can now use the Sidero documentation as an MCP. Just plug in the URL docs.siderolabs.com/mcp and start querying.

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Sidero @siderolabs.com · Aug 29

Kubernetes at the edge is a different game. Get the expert insights you need to build a robust and resilient edge infrastructure. Don't let the edge become a management nightmare.

Pre-register for this eBook from The New Stack NOW ➡️ bit.ly/kubernetes-at-the-edge-ebook

Coming Soon! Kubernetes at the Edge: Container Orchestration at Scale

Edge computing promises incredible performance. But the reality is often unreliable connectivity, complex security, and overwhelming management. This ebook gives you the proven strategies to deploy…

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