How do I avoid service downtime during mTLS implementation?

The skill includes templates for 'Permissive' mode, which allows services to accept both plain and encrypted traffic while you verify communication before switching to 'Strict' enforcement.

Can I use this for securing connections to external APIs?

Absolutely. It includes DestinationRule templates for both simple TLS and mutual TLS when connecting to external third-party services or partner APIs.

Does this skill handle automated certificate rotation?

Yes, it includes specific commands and templates for automated rotation using cert-manager and Istio's internal secret management mechanisms.

What service meshes are supported by this mTLS skill?

This skill provides configurations for Istio and Linkerd, as well as standalone SPIFFE/SPIRE and cert-manager integrations for flexible infrastructure setups.

How do I debug failed mTLS handshakes?

The skill provides a set of diagnostic commands for checking proxy configurations, verifying peer authentication policies, and viewing real-time TLS handshake logs.

mTLS Configuration for Cloud Infrastructure

Name: mTLS Configuration for Cloud Infrastructure
Author: GaitanS

byGaitanS

Cloud Infrastructure

Configures mutual TLS (mTLS) and zero-trust networking for secure service-to-service communication in cloud-native environments.

About

This skill provides comprehensive guidance and standardized templates for implementing mutual TLS (mTLS) across microservices architectures. It enables developers to establish zero-trust security models by providing configurations for leading service meshes like Istio and Linkerd, managing certificate lifecycles via cert-manager or SPIFFE/SPIRE, and facilitating automated rotation. Whether you are aiming for regulatory compliance like PCI-DSS or simply securing internal traffic, this skill offers the specific YAML templates, debugging commands, and architectural patterns needed to move from permissive to strict security modes without service disruption.

Key Features

Cross-cluster and multi-cluster secure communication patterns
Built-in debugging workflows for resolving TLS handshake failures and certificate issues
Istio PeerAuthentication and DestinationRule templates for strict mTLS enforcement
Automated certificate management integration using cert-manager and SPIFFE/SPIRE
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Step-by-step migration guides from permissive to strict security modes

Use Cases

Automating certificate rotation and lifecycle management to prevent service downtime
Implementing zero-trust architecture in Kubernetes-based microservices
Meeting security compliance requirements like HIPAA or PCI-DSS for encrypted internal traffic

About

Key Features

Cross-cluster and multi-cluster secure communication patterns
Built-in debugging workflows for resolving TLS handshake failures and certificate issues
Istio PeerAuthentication and DestinationRule templates for strict mTLS enforcement
Automated certificate management integration using cert-manager and SPIFFE/SPIRE
0 GitHub stars
Step-by-step migration guides from permissive to strict security modes

Use Cases

Automating certificate rotation and lifecycle management to prevent service downtime
Implementing zero-trust architecture in Kubernetes-based microservices
Meeting security compliance requirements like HIPAA or PCI-DSS for encrypted internal traffic