# Fortanix extends Confidential AI to Kubernetes workloads

> Fortanix adds AI security for Kubernetes using hardware trust.
- Title: Fortanix extends Confidential AI to Kubernetes workloads
- Summary: Fortanix adds AI security for Kubernetes using hardware trust. Fortanix now runs AI workloads securely in Kubernetes via hardware-based trusted execution…
- Keywords: fortanix, confidential ai, kubernetes, confidential containers, cnf, ai security, hardware trust, technology, enterprise, extends, Confidential, workloads
- Source: SiliconANGLE — https://siliconangle.com/2026/10/19/fortanix-extends-confidential-ai-to-kubernetes-workloads-through-confidential-containers
- Author: Duncan Riley
- Published: 2026-10-19T13:00:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fortanix, confidential ai, kubernetes, confidential containers, cnf, ai security, hardware trust, technology, enterprise
## Fortanix extends Confidential AI
Data security company Fortanix Inc. extended its Confidential AI platform to support Kubernetes workloads through Confidential Containers.
## AI inference security risk
93% of AI leaders said traditional encryption does not protect data during AI model inference.
## Confidential Containers project
Fortanix Confidential Containers reached incubating status at the Cloud Native Computing Foundation in July.
## Confidential AI for Kubernetes
Fortanix plugins verify container authenticity before encryption keys are accessed.
## Key management process
Data Security Manager releases keys only if security policies are satisfied and stays within protected environments.
## Enterprise deployment benefits
Customers can run confidential AI on-premises or air-gapped without risking proprietary models.
## Next steps for Fortanix
Fortanix will demonstrate Confidential AI on Nvidia GPUs at GTC Berlin from October 20-22.
## Key takeaway

Fortanix now runs AI workloads securely in Kubernetes via hardware-based trusted execution environments.