Kong has released version 2.8 of its Gateway, enhancing API management and security features across infrastructures. Key updates include a beta version of secrets management, which centralizes sensitive information to improve security and compliance by integrating with tools like AWS Secrets Manager and HashiCorp Vault. This feature allows operators and developers to work separately while maintaining secure API operations. The release also introduces improvements to Kong Manager, such as new filtering and sorting capabilities that streamline API management. Additionally, the Forward Proxy Advanced plugin now supports Mutual Transport Layer Security (mTLS), enhancing security for connections involving HTTP proxies. The update also includes enhancements to various plugins and the decK tool, which now supports default values and online validation for configurations. Both the commercial and open-source versions of Kong Gateway 2.8 are available for download, and users are encouraged to upgrade and explore the new features.