Cloud-Native Security : my_contribution.md

[Kshitij-Bhalsane]

• Cloud-Native Security: Cloud-native applications bring new security challenges like securing microservices, containers, and API communications.

• Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA): This security model removes implicit trust, enforcing continuous verification, least privilege access, and micro-segmentation.

• Emerging Threats:

  • Supply Chain Attacks: Compromise third-party components or CI/CD pipelines.
  • Container Escapes: Exploit vulnerabilities to gain access to the host system.
  • Kubernetes Vulnerabilities: Misconfigurations lead to privilege escalation.
  • Data Breaches: Misconfigured cloud storage can expose sensitive data.
  • Ransomware: Targeting cloud environments, including backups and storage.

• Defense Strategies:

  • Vulnerability Scanning: Regularly scan for vulnerabilities in code and containers.
  • Secure Configurations: Follow cloud provider security best practices.
  • Patch Management: Keep software, container images, and infrastructure updated.
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Reduce unauthorized access risks.
  • Incident Response: Prepare for cloud-native security incidents with robust plans.