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Stop trusting your internal network. Old security assumes inside is safe. Zero trust assumes no network is safe. Verify every request.
Focus on these pillars:
- Identity: Who you are matters more than where you connect.
- Micro-segmentation: Break your network into small parts.
- Continuous verification: Monitor behavior.
Secure your APIs first. Authenticate every request. Use mTLS for service communication. Rotate certificates often.
Limit the damage. Use network policies to restrict traffic. Your frontend should not touch the database directly. This stops attackers from moving through your system.
Stop hardcoding secrets. Use a secrets manager. Check every API endpoint for access control. Never trust checks on the client side.
Security is a process. Put security reviews in your daily workflow. Run scanners on every PR.
Your plan:
- This week: Run a security audit. Check the OWASP Top 10.
- This month: Set security headers. Implement a secrets manager.
- This quarter: Run a breach simulation with your team.