Microservices Security

Protecting decentralized application components from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Understanding:

Microservices security refers to the protection of decentralized, independently deployable application components. Unlike monolithic architectures, microservices require robust security controls to safeguard inter-service communication and data integrity.

Common Applications and Use Cases:

Used in cloud-native applications and DevOps environments.
Implemented in containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
Ensures secure API interactions and service-to-service authentication.

Best Practices and Security Considerations:

Use API gateways and authentication mechanisms like OAuth 2.0 and JWT.
Implement mutual TLS (mTLS) for secure microservice communication.
Regularly scan and update container images to prevent vulnerabilities.