Questions
- Why is security a critical concern in serverless and microservices architectures compared to monolithic applications?
Security is more critical in serverless and microservices architectures because they significantly expand the attack surface. Unlike monolithic applications, distributed systems involve multiple independent services communicating over networks, which increases the potential entry points for cyberattacks. Each microservice, API, or function might expose vulnerabilities, and the complexity of managing security across them demands a more comprehensive and layered approach.
- What are the key layers of security in an application, and why is the “onion model” a useful analogy?
The key layers of security include:
- Data security (e.g., encryption, secure database access)
- Application security (e.g., authentication and authorization)
- Third-party components (e.g., library updates)
- Infrastructure...
