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Microservices offer speed. They also create new risks. Each service adds a new entry point for attackers. This makes distributed systems harder to protect than monoliths.

Follow these steps to secure your Azure microservices.

Stop Injection Attacks Attackers target your API endpoints.

• Validate every input.
• Use an API gateway.
• Use parameterized queries to stop SQL injection.
• Scan endpoints with tools like OWASP ZAP to find vulnerabilities early.

Fix Access Control Broken access control leads to data leaks.

• Give every service its own identity.
• Use OAuth 2.0 for access control.
• Follow the principle of least privilege.
• Use Azure Active Directory to manage roles.
• Use Azure Policy to enforce security rules.

Protect Data in Transit Data moving between services is at risk.

• Enforce TLS for all communication between services.
• Store your cryptographic keys in Azure Key Vault.

Manage Traffic and DDoS Attacks Large spikes in traffic can crash your system.

• Use rate limiting and traffic shaping.
• Turn on Azure DDoS Protection.
• Use Azure Autoscale to handle traffic surges.
• Monitor traffic patterns with Azure Monitor to find anomalies.

Use the Right Azure Tools Azure has specific tools for containerized apps.

• Use AKS network policies and RBAC.
• Use Azure API Management to centralize authentication and rate limiting.
• Use Application Gateway WAF to block SQL injection and XSS.
• Use Azure Security Center to find and fix vulnerabilities.

Improve Your Development Process Security starts during development.

• Scan images in Azure Container Registry before you deploy.
• Run containers with minimal permissions.
• Use DevSecOps to include security checks in your CI/CD pipeline.
• Define your infrastructure as code.

Source: https://dev.to/lavkeshdwivedi/securing-azure-microservices-2ggo

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