Cloud-Native DevOps : Building Scalable and Reliable Applications

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M. I. AhmedCloud-Native DevOps https://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0407-6_3

3. Security in Cloud-Native Applications with a Shift-Left Approach

Mohammed Ilyas Ahmed¹  

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Boston, MA, USA

 

“Securing Cloud-Native: Shifting left to stay ahead of the curve!”

In this chapter, we delve into the complex world of security within cloud-native applications, guided by the proactive philosophy of the “shift-left” approach. As cloud-native applications become increasingly integral to modern software development, the shift-left approach, which emphasizes embedding security measures early in the development process, allows us to preemptively address vulnerabilities and mitigate ...