Making infrastructure access lighter, simpler, and smarter

Modern infrastructure access demands a shift toward identity-based solutions that accommodate the cloud-native and ephemeral nature of contemporary workloads. Traditional Privileged Access Management (PAM) models are costly and complex, often misaligned with current team dynamics. Tailscale addresses this by enhancing identity-aware auditing and visibility across Kubernetes, network traffic, and SSH access, all while using a lightweight connectivity model. The Winter Update introduces new capabilities such as Kubernetes API proxy audit logging, enriched network flow logs with actor context, and integrated SSH login logs on Linux, which collectively improve access governance without necessitating additional infrastructure. These advancements ensure more precise audit visibility, simplify network log interpretation, and marry system logs with identity information, maintaining low operational overhead. By treating secure connectivity, access control, and audit observability as a unified system, Tailscale aims to reduce operational complexity while meeting strict governance requirements, offering a cohesive platform that aligns with modern infrastructure needs.