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Updated Mar 11, 2022 ·

Overview

The 4C's of Cloud Native Security focus on securing different layers of cloud-native environments, from infrastructure to code.

Cloud​

Focus on securing the cloud infrastructure and services by:

  • Using strong access controls
  • Encrypting data in transit and at rest
  • Ensuring secure cloud configurations

Clusters​

Secure container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes by:

  • Setting up proper network policies
  • Managing access controls effectively
  • Hardening cluster configurations

Containers​

Ensure containerized applications are secure by:

  • Following best practices for container image security
  • Scanning images for vulnerabilities
  • Implementing runtime security measures

Code​

Integrate security into development by:

  • Following secure coding practices
  • Conducting regular code reviews
  • Automating security testing