Microservices - Authentication and Authorization
You are designing a microservices system handling sensitive user data. Which combination of security practices ensures comprehensive protection across all services?
You are designing a microservices system handling sensitive user data. Which combination of security practices ensures comprehensive protection across all services?
hard📝 Conceptual Q15 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify key security components
Authentication and authorization must be enforced in every service to verify identity and permissions.Step 2: Ensure data protection and monitoring
Encryption protects data both moving and stored; auditing across services tracks actions for accountability.Step 3: Evaluate options
Authentication and authorization in each service, encryption in transit and at rest, and distributed auditing. covers all these best practices; others miss critical elements like authorization or encryption.Final Answer:
Authentication and authorization in each service, encryption in transit and at rest, and distributed auditing. -> Option AQuick Check:
Complete security coverage = A [OK]
Quick Trick: Secure identity, data, and logs everywhere [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Relying only on gateway security
- Skipping authorization checks
- Ignoring encryption at rest or auditing
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