Kong Cloud Gateways: A Year in Review
Blog post from Kong
In 2025, Kong Cloud Gateways experienced significant growth and advancements, becoming a crucial platform for managing API and AI traffic. With a focus on modernizing architectures and enhancing security, Kong expanded its capabilities by introducing new deployment models and extending its services to Google Cloud Platform, alongside existing AWS support. This expansion included achieving SOC 2 compliance, enhancing private connectivity options through VPC Peering and Private DNS, and introducing AWS Resource Endpoints for improved network isolation. The introduction of Custom Plugin Streaming facilitated easier management of custom logic, while a major reliability milestone of a 99.99% SLA underscored the platform's operational maturity. Additionally, enhanced real-time dataplane logging improved visibility and troubleshooting for customers. The achievement of PCI DSS 4.0 attestation further positioned Kong as a trusted choice for enterprises in regulated industries, enabling secure and compliant API management. These developments reflect Kong's commitment to supporting the future of digital platforms with high-performance, flexible, and secure API infrastructure.