Kong API Gateway 3.15: Accelerate API Modernization

Kong API Gateway 3.15 introduces several enhancements aimed at closing the gap between platform needs and operational complexity as API footprints expand. The release features Plugin Cloning, allowing multiple instances of the same plugin logic without duplicating code, and Plugin Streaming, which enables the instant distribution of custom plugins to all data plane nodes directly from the Control Plane. Conditional Policy Execution, now generally available, allows expression-based plugin logic for more precise policy enforcement. Security enhancements include Azure Key Vault certificate rotation, file-based vault secret resolution, and Proof of Possession token validation behind web application firewalls. The introduction of distroless images with a reduced attack surface enhances security and compliance, while full governance of applications registered in the Developer Portal ensures consistent policy enforcement across entities. These updates position the Konnect Control Plane as the central source for gateway configuration and logic, paving the way for future capabilities in plugin versioning and composition, ultimately advancing Kong towards a unified, cloud-native API governance platform.

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