Kong Mesh 2.4 introduces significant enhancements in security, flexibility, and resilience to improve digital business infrastructure. The update allows users to provide their own certificates for secure Prometheus metrics scraping, enhancing data security and simplifying integration with external applications. It also supports flexible cross-zone routing for VirtualOutbounds, enabling secure access to complex services in remote zones and facilitating seamless interactions across geographical boundaries. Furthermore, Kong Mesh 2.4 addresses network availability issues in Kubernetes environments by ensuring sidecar containers are ready before application containers launch, reducing connectivity risks. These improvements, along with capabilities for simpler installations and collaborative platform operations, position Kong Mesh as a strategic tool for businesses to protect digital assets, ensure service continuity, and adapt to market changes.