A new era of Kubernetes integrations on GitLab.com

What this post added

This post announces the availability of the GitLab Agent for Kubernetes on GitLab.com (SaaS). It details the Agent's architecture, comprising `agentk` and `kas` components, and its secure communication mechanism using websockets or gRPC. The post explains the shift from certificate-based integrations to a more secure, pull-based approach with the Agent, emphasizing its role in enabling fine-grained access control and serving as a foundation for future Kubernetes integrations. It also mentions the integration with Cilium for Kubernetes network security alerts and outlines ongoing development efforts towards general availability and integration with GitLab CI for push-based deployments.