Open source is the foundation for AI and, as AI workloads scale, developers need that foundation to be more secure, more predictable, and easier to build apps and agents.
At KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, we’re making announcements that reflect the goal of bringing the operational maturity of Kubernetes to today’s workloads and demands.
From improving reliability and performance to advancing security and AI-native workloads, our goal remains the same: make Kubernetes better for everyone.
With this practical guide, you now know how to secure your Kubernetes cluster using the structured-authentication feature, offering flexible integration with any JWT-compliant token provider.