Microservices - Authentication and Authorization
In a microservices environment, what is the best practice to ensure that each service maintains its own security integrity?
In a microservices environment, what is the best practice to ensure that each service maintains its own security integrity?
easy📝 Conceptual Q3 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand microservice boundaries
Each microservice is an independent unit that can be accessed separately, so security must be enforced locally.Step 2: Identify security enforcement points
Relying only on a gateway or network controls leaves internal calls vulnerable to attacks or misconfigurations.Step 3: Implement local checks
Authentication and authorization within each service ensure that only valid and authorized requests are processed.Final Answer:
Implement authentication and authorization checks within each microservice independently -> Option AQuick Check:
Security must be enforced at each service boundary [OK]
Quick Trick: Each microservice must validate requests independently [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Assuming a gateway alone can secure all services
- Trusting internal network calls without validation
- Relying only on network firewalls for service security
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