How To Optimize Security In Cloud-Native Applications
Cloud Native Now, Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
In recent years, businesses have become increasingly dependent on cloud-native applications, which makes them more attractive to threat actors. Today's enterprise security teams need to prioritize the security of these assets to prevent large-scale disruptions and breaches.
According to IBM's 2024 Cost of a Data Breach report, 45% of cyberattacks are now cloud-based. In July 2024, Microsoft's Azure sustained a significant DDoS attack, which saw critical services halt for nearly 10 hours. That's a lot of downtime for a business that depends on these services to deliver uninterrupted service to its customers.
With that in mind, let's see how we can optimize the security of cloud-native applications to prevent such scenarios and ensure the resilience and reliability of critical cloud-based services.