Platform Engineering Is Security Engineering
DARKReading, Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
For modern applications built on Kubernetes and microservices, platform engineering is not just about building functional systems but also about embedding security into the fabric of those systems.
Platform engineering is the rising star of the operations firmament. But squint hard and you'll quickly see that the foundation of any serious platform engineering program is operational and application security. By designing a platform through a "security-first" lens, platform engineering leaders can set up their DevOps and AppDev teams for success and make them more efficient by minimizing the toil and cognitive load required to properly execute security policies and practices.