Innovations in Cloud-Native Security: A Holistic Approach [Video]

The rapid evolution of cloud-native technologies has transformed application development and security, introducing new challenges that traditional approaches struggle to address. Ravindra Karanam, a renowned expert in the field, offers valuable insights into innovative strategies for securing cloud-native environments, providing a comprehensive approach to protecting modern, dynamic cloud infrastructures.

The Shift from Traditional Security Models

Cloud-native applications, characterized by microservices, containers, and serverless architectures, present unique challenges to traditional security models. In the past, security relied on well-defined network perimeters, a model known as “castle-and-moat.” This approach, however, falls short in the dynamic and ephemeral nature of cloud-native environments where the boundaries are fluid, workloads are transient, and internal-external resource lines blur.

Dynamic Workload Lifecycle and Its Security Implications

Cloud-native environments feature dynamic workloads, where containers and serverless functions are quickly created, scaled, and terminated based on demand. This rapid pace presents security challenges, such as ensuring continuous deployment without vulnerabilities, avoiding resource over-provisioning that expands attack …