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# Istio on GKE Reviews
**Vendor:** Google  
**Category:** [Service Mesh Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/service-mesh-tools)  
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 3
## About Istio on GKE
Istio is an open service mesh that provides a uniform way to connect, manage, and secure microservices. It supports managing traffic flows between services, enforcing access policies, and aggregating telemetry data, all without requiring changes to the microservice code.




## Istio on GKE Reviews
  ### 1. Recommendation for GKE

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** RAVI B. | Software Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 18, 2024

**What do you like best about Istio on GKE?**

Traffic Management 
Security 
Integration with GCP services

**What do you dislike about Istio on GKE?**

Bit complex to understand else everything is fine.

**What problems is Istio on GKE solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Easy to deploy containerised application and network management.


## Istio on GKE Discussions
  - [What is Istio on GKE used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-istio-on-gke-used-for)

- [View Istio on GKE pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/istio-on-gke/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=4&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-14+13%3A30%3A54+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=5d22e181-0324-4403-bfaa-22fc368cfa14&secure%5Btoken%5D=320caa546b2a7527abff892b654798c1023ef6603e825034c65df5bdfed36652&format=llm_user)

## Istio on GKE Features
**Functionality**
- Supported Protocols
- Container Orchestration
- Extensibility
- Monitoring

**Cloud Visibility**
- Data Discovery
- Cloud Registry
- Cloud Gap Analytics

**Networking**
- Networking
- Load Balancing
- Traffic Filtering
- Service Discovery

**Security**
- Data Security
- Data loss Prevention
- Security Auditing
- Real-Time Data
- Cloud Application Security
- SSL Security

**Protection**
- Policy Management
- Secure Communications

**Identity**
- SSO
- Governance
- User Analytics
- Real-Time Analytics
- Visual Analytics
- Reporting/Analytics

**Additional Functionality**
- Alerts/Notifications
- AI Copilot
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Endpoint Management
- Intrusion Detection System
- Compliance Management
- HIPAA Compliant
- Search/Filter
- API
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Data Visualization
- Risk Assessment
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Event Logs
- Activity Dashboard
- Audit Management
- Cloud Security Policy Management
- Vulnerability Protection
- Anti Virus
- Incident Management
- Threat Intelligence
- Real-Time Reporting
- Reporting & Statistics
- User Management
- Encryption
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Generative AI
- Status Tracking
- Third-Party Integrations
- Real-Time Notifications
- Patch Management
- Monitoring
- Cloud Encryption

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