Event-driven communication In serverless architectures, the concept of event-driven communication plays a pivotal role. Unlike traditional request-response models, serverless functions are often invoked by events – these could be anything […]
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Event-driven security – Implementing Security for Serverless Deployments
Event-driven security Event-driven architectures have emerged as the bedrock of contemporary cloud-native applications, especially those leveraging serverless platforms. While these architectures offer many benefits, such as scalability and decoupling, they […]
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Access control – Implementing Security for Serverless Deployments
Access control Access control in an event-driven environment can be particularly complex due to the dynamic nature of these architectures. As always, the principle of least privilege should be thoroughly […]
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Dead-letter queues (DLQs) – Implementing Security for Serverless Deployments
Dead-letter queues (DLQs) DLQs serve as a safety net, capturing events that fail to reach their intended targets. These queues can be monitored to provide additional security insights, such as […]
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Command query responsibility segregation (CQRS) – Implementing Security for Serverless Deployments
Command query responsibility segregation (CQRS) CQRS is an architectural pattern that significantly enhances both performance and security by distinctly segregating read and write operations into separate models. EventBridge is exceptionally […]
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Code integrity – Implementing Security for Serverless Deployments
Code integrity Code integrity is the foundation of any secure application. Ensuring that the code running in your Lambda functions is exactly what you expect it to be is crucial […]
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Package scanning – Implementing Security for Serverless Deployments
Package scanning Before deploying any code to Lambda, it is advisable to scan the code package for vulnerabilities. Various tools are available for this purpose, including AWS-native and third-party solutions. […]
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Runtime protection – Implementing Security for Serverless Deployments
Runtime protection Runtime protection involves safeguarding your Lambda functions while they are executing. This is crucial for preventing unauthorized activities, data leaks, and other security vulnerabilities during the function’s life […]
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Lambda function versioning and aliases – Implementing Security for Serverless Deployments
Lambda function versioning and aliases Lambda function versioning and aliases are essential features that contribute significantly to the security, manageability, and operational excellence of your serverless architecture. Understanding how to […]
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Access control – Implementing Security for Serverless Deployments
Access control Access control is a pivotal aspect of Lambda security as it serves a dual purpose: it regulates both who can access your Lambda functions and what resources your […]
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