Traefik Labs has announced product updates that address the escalating adoption of Kubernetes and the crucial role of API management in modern digital infrastructure. The updates announced include a Kubernetes-native API gateway, integration of a Web Application Firewall (WAF), and advanced API management capabilities that improve governance and security.

“These updates help users navigate the complexities of modern cloud-native digital architectures by bridging Kubernetes and existing infrastructure, plus delivering cutting-edge security,” said Sudeep Goswami, CEO of Traefik Labs. “We’re building on current needs and anticipating the future challenges that users will face and arming them to overcome those hurdles.”

Traefik Labs introduced Traefik Hub API Gateway, engineered to provide a native Kubernetes experience, while providing ease of use that is a hallmark of Traefik products, along with streamlined integration with existing infrastructure, and a simplified transition for those scaling from Traefik Proxy open source (3.2 billion downloads) to a fully-featured, production-grade API gateway product.

This new offering complements Traefik Enterprise API Gateway, which addresses a broad spectrum of use cases and continues to deliver unparalleled flexibility and compatibility across multiple orchestrators that include HashiCorp Nomad, Azure Service Fabric, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes.

“Having two separate product offerings ensures that we continue to support and evolve with the diverse needs of our customers, while highlighting our commitment to innovation and our dedication to enhancing Kubernetes ecosystems,” said Goswami.

Recognizing the complementary strengths of API gateways and WAFs, Traefik Labs has taken a pioneering step towards fortifying API security with an innovative integration. The company has introduced the capability to incorporate a WAF directly at the API Gateway layer. This approach enhances runtime protection and establishes a comprehensive security posture that is resilient against a wide array of cyber threats. Available to users of Traefik Proxy v3 open source, this innovation integrates two OWASP projects: Coraza WAF and the Core Rule Set.