InfoQ - Cloud Security

Kubernetes v1.36: Security Defaults Tighten as AI Workload Support Matures

Matt Saunders — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Kubernetes v1.36, released in 2026, includes 70 enhancements focused on security, AI workloads, and API scalability. Key features graduating to General Availability are User Namespaces, Mutating Admission Policies, and Fine-Grained Kubelet API Authorization. The release also addresses workload management and introduces new features for AI resource allocations.

By Matt Saunders

How GitHub Is Securing Agentic Workflows in Modern CI CD Systems

Leela Kumili — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:38:00 GMT

GitHub detailed a defense-in-depth security architecture for agentic workflows in CI/CD pipelines, focusing on isolation, constrained execution, and auditability. The design aims to safely integrate autonomous AI agents while mitigating risks like prompt injection, privilege escalation, and unintended actions, using sandboxed environments, restricted permissions, and full execution traceability.

By Leela Kumili