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Version: v8

Haltdos Ingress Controller

Overview​

Haltdos Ingress Controller is a Kubernetes-native component that leverages integrated Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Load Balancer (LB) capabilities to manage and route external traffic to services running inside a Kubernetes cluster.

The controller continuously watches Kubernetes Ingress resources and dynamically translates them into Haltdos configurations, enabling efficient traffic routing and load balancing without manual intervention. It supports both Layer 7 (HTTP/HTTPS) and Layer 4 (TCP/UDP) traffic, making it suitable for a wide range of application workloads.

With high performance, reliability, and fine-grained traffic management capabilities, Haltdos Ingress Controller is widely used in enterprise and high-traffic Kubernetes environments.

Key Features​

  1. Integrated WAF and Load Balancer

Haltdos Ingress Controller combines Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Load Balancer (LB) functionalities into a single Kubernetes-native component. This ensures secure and optimized traffic handling without requiring separate external appliances.

  1. Kubernetes-Native Ingress Management

The controller continuously monitors Kubernetes Ingress resources and automatically converts them into Haltdos policies and configurations. Any change in Ingress rules is applied dynamically, enabling seamless traffic updates without service disruption.

  1. Layer 7 and Layer 4 Traffic Support

The controller supports both Layer 7 (HTTP/HTTPS) and Layer 4 (TCP/UDP) traffic, allowing it to handle web applications as well as non-HTTP workloads such as APIs, databases, and custom protocols.

  1. Advanced Security Controls

With built-in WAF capabilities, Haltdos Ingress Controller protects applications against common web threats, including:

  • OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
  • SQL injection
  • Cross-site scripting (XSS)
  • Bot-based attacks

It also supports IP whitelisting and blacklisting, along with geo-based access control.

  1. SSL/TLS Termination and Offloading

The controller supports SSL/TLS termination at the ingress layer, reducing encryption overhead on backend services. It enables centralized certificate management and supports secure communication with backend services when required.

  1. Intelligent Load Balancing

Haltdos Ingress Controller provides multiple load-balancing algorithms, session persistence (sticky sessions), and health checks to ensure high availability and optimal traffic distribution across backend pods.

  1. Traffic Management and Rate Limiting

Fine-grained traffic control features such as rate limiting, connection limiting, and request throttling help protect applications from abuse, DDoS attacks, and sudden traffic spikes.

  1. High Availability and Scalability

Designed for enterprise environments, the controller supports horizontal scaling and high-availability deployments, ensuring uninterrupted service even during node or pod failures.

  1. Monitoring, Logging, and Visibility

The controller offers detailed logs, real-time monitoring, and metrics integration, enabling administrators to gain deep visibility into traffic patterns, security events, and application performance.

  1. Enterprise-Ready and Compliance Friendly

With strong security controls, audit logging, and policy-based management, Haltdos Ingress Controller is well suited for regulated and mission-critical environments such as banking, telecom, and government deployments.

Summary​

Haltdos Ingress Controller provides a Kubernetes-native approach to secure traffic management by combining ingress routing, load balancing, and advanced security controls into a single, scalable solution. It enables organizations to manage both application-layer and network-layer traffic efficiently while maintaining high performance, reliability, and security in modern Kubernetes environments.