Loosely coupled components – Introduction to AWS Security Services

The microservices way – Designing Secure Microservices Architectures in AWS

10 August, 2024 Esther Derrick 0 Comments 6 categories

The microservices way In today’s rapidly evolving technological environment, organizations face unprecedented demands for agility, scalability, and rapid deployment. Traditional monolithic architectures are increasingly falling short of meeting these multifaceted challenges. This has led to…

Orchestrating AWS security in practice – Introduction to AWS Security Services

25 April, 2024 Esther Derrick 0 Comments 3 categories

Orchestrating AWS security in practice Let’s illustrate the effective orchestration of various AWS security services in the following example. Scenario A global financial institution with operations in multiple countries faced the complex challenge of complying…

Tightly coupled components – Designing Secure Microservices Architectures in AWS

10 January, 2024 Esther Derrick 0 Comments 4 categories

Tightly coupled components The components in a monolithic architecture are tightly coupled, meaning they are interconnected and dependent on each other. This tight coupling makes the system less flexible and harder to manage as it…

Use cases – Designing Secure Microservices Architectures in AWS

11 November, 2023 Esther Derrick 0 Comments 4 categories

Use cases Different projects and organizational needs call for different architectural styles. Here, we explore the scenarios where one might be more advantageous than the other: Small to medium projects: Monolithic architectures are often easier…

Security considerations in microservices architectures – Designing Secure Microservices Architectures in AWS

10 October, 2023 Esther Derrick 0 Comments 4 categories

Security considerations in microservices architectures This section aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the security implications that come with adopting a microservices approach. We will delve into the complexities introduced by this architectural style,…

Responsibility domain shift – Designing Secure Microservices Architectures in AWS

10 June, 2023 Esther Derrick 0 Comments 5 categories

Responsibility domain shift Building on the foundational understanding of the AWS shared responsibility model discussed in Chapter 1; it is crucial to delve deeper into how this model evolves when we transition from monolithic architectures…

Lightweight components – Designing Secure Microservices Architectures in AWS

15 April, 2023 Esther Derrick 0 Comments 5 categories

Lightweight components In the world of microservices, there exists an interesting paradox when it comes to security. On the one hand, the overall architecture of an application built on microservices is inherently more complex, thereby…

Zero trust principle – Designing Secure Microservices Architectures in AWS

10 February, 2023 Esther Derrick 0 Comments 6 categories

Zero trust principle The zero trust model is founded on the principle of never trust, always verify, which is especially crucial in microservices architecture. In such an environment, each microservice operates in its own isolated…

Application programming interfaces (APIs) – Designing Secure Microservices Architectures in AWS

10 June, 2022 Esther Derrick 0 Comments 3 categories

Application programming interfaces (APIs) APIs are the linchpins in a microservices architecture, acting as the front door to your microservices. They serve as the essential connectors that facilitate seamless interactions between different services and external…

Implementing fine-grained access control – Designing Secure Microservices Architectures in AWS

10 January, 2022 Esther Derrick 0 Comments 4 categories

Implementing fine-grained access control The decentralized nature of microservices demands a nuanced approach to access control. This section aims to guide you through the advanced techniques and AWS services that can help you achieve a…

Introduction to AWS Security Services – Microsoft AWS

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