We are pleased to announce that we are officially an Airlock partner.

For our customers, the reliable protection of their e-banking, mobile payment, and insurance portals is a central concern. As a certified Airlock partner with certified engineers, we can support our customers even more effectively with the integration and operation of Airlock security solutions.

The end of the era of Kubernetes Ingress and Ingress NGINX

The era of Kubernetes Ingress—and therefore also of the Ingress NGINX we value—is undoubtedly coming to an end. With Airlock Microgateway, Ergon Informatik has developed a Swiss solution that integrates optimally into Kubernetes through the Kubernetes Gateway API.

Distributed applications and microservices require new security solutions, and Airlock Microgateway provides an ideal answer: With its comprehensive Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) features and simple integration of Zero Trust, it brings the desired protection closer to the services. This partnership enables us to work even more closely with Ergon. Together, we can help organizations provide Airlock and Airlock Microgateway reliably, securely, and at scale.

We can also seamlessly integrate Airlock Microgateway into our managed Kubernetes platform, 4DKP.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

About Airlock Microgateway

Question: What is Airlock Microgateway?

Answer: Airlock Microgateway is a Swiss security solution for Kubernetes that is integrated through the Gateway API. It provides comprehensive WAAP features and supports Zero Trust security models.

Question: How do customers benefit from the partnership between 4data and Airlock?

Answer: Customers gain access to certified Airlock solutions integrated and operated by 4data with expertise in Kubernetes and security. They can also use Airlock Microgateway directly on our managed Kubernetes platform, 4DKP.

About Airlock Gateway

Question: What is Airlock Gateway?

Answer: Airlock Gateway is a powerful reverse proxy and Web Application Firewall (WAF) solution from Ergon Informatik. It protects web applications and APIs from cyberattacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and DDoS attacks, while also serving as a central access point for secure traffic.

Question: What are the main features of Airlock Gateway?

Answer: Airlock Gateway provides:

• Web Application Firewall (WAF): Protection against OWASP Top 10 threats.
• API Protection: Securing REST, SOAP, and GraphQL APIs.
• Reverse Proxy: Centralized control of traffic to backend servers.
• Authentication & Authorization: Integration with identity providers (e.g., LDAP, OAuth, SAML).
• DDoS Protection: Defense against volumetric and application-specific attacks.
• Zero Trust Support: Granular access controls based on user roles and context.

Question: Which companies is Airlock Gateway suitable for?

Answer: Airlock Gateway is ideal for companies with high security requirements, particularly in the following sectors:

• Banks and financial service providers (e-banking, mobile payment)
• Insurance companies (customer portals, claims management)
• Healthcare (patient data, telemedicine)
• Public administration (citizen portals, e-government)

It is suitable for both on-premises and cloud environments and integrates seamlessly with existing IT infrastructures.

Question: How does Airlock Gateway differ from Airlock Microgateway?

Answer:

• Airlock Gateway: A complete enterprise solution for protecting web applications and APIs in traditional or hybrid environments. It offers advanced features such as DDoS protection, deep packet inspection, and comprehensive authentication.
• Airlock Microgateway: A lightweight, Kubernetes-native solution specifically developed for microservices architectures. It integrates through the Kubernetes Gateway API and is ideal for modern, containerized applications.