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Cloud Native Software Security Handbook

You're reading from   Cloud Native Software Security Handbook Unleash the power of cloud native tools for robust security in modern applications

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Product type Paperback
Published in Aug 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781837636983
Length 372 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Mihir Shah Mihir Shah
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Table of Contents (16) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Understanding Cloud Native Technology and Security
2. Chapter 1: Foundations of Cloud Native FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Cloud Native Systems Security Management 4. Chapter 3: Cloud Native Application Security 5. Part 2: Implementing Security in Cloud Native Environments
6. Chapter 4: Building an AppSec Culture 7. Chapter 5: Threat Modeling for Cloud Native 8. Chapter 6: Securing the Infrastructure 9. Chapter 7: Cloud Security Operations 10. Chapter 8: DevSecOps Practices for Cloud Native 11. Part 3: Legal, Compliance, and Vendor Management
12. Chapter 9: Legal and Compliance 13. Chapter 10: Cloud Native Vendor Management and Security Certifications 14. Index 15. Other Books You May Enjoy

Secure configuration management

In cloud-native systems, configuration management plays a critical role in ensuring the security and compliance of the infrastructure. Configuration management refers to the process of managing, tracking, and controlling changes to a system’s configuration. This includes setting up the configurations for the various components of a system, including the operating system, applications, and services, and managing those configurations over time.

In cloud-native systems, configuration management is even more critical due to the dynamic nature of containers and microservices, which require constant updates and changes to configurations. It is important to ensure that these configurations are secure and in compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Open Policy Agent (OPA) is a popular tool for secure configuration management in cloud-native environments. OPA is a policy engine that allows organizations to define and enforce policies...

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