Containers and Microservices have become the primary platform for many organizations, but complexity and adoption continue to be a challenge. The discussion focuses on security concerns through the lens of the platform and network, highlighting the need for understanding where images are coming from and knowing that one is being used. Key areas for ensuring container optimization and speed include understanding security ramifications, how platforms enable the rise of containers and microservices, challenges introduced by containers and platforms, enhancements to networking, and observability. The conversation also touches on automation, people process, tooling, and the need for a collaborative effort in mitigating risks. It's emphasized that not everything can be containerized, and developers must accept this reality. The discussion concludes with announcements from Rancher and Cloudsmith, including an integration with Datadog and their presence at AWS Summit and Kubecon.