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Research Paper | Information Technology | United States of America | Volume 11 Issue 8, August 2022 | Rating: 4.5 / 10
Cybersecurity in Microservices Architectures: Protecting Distributed Retail Applications in Cloud Environments
Yash Jani [7] | Arth Jani [2] | Dhaval Gogri [2]
Abstract: This paper explores the cybersecurity challenges and solutions for microservices-based retail applications in cloud environments. Microservices architecture, which offers enhanced scalability, flexibility, and maintainability, has been increasingly adopted, particularly in the dynamic retail sector that handles sensitive customer data. However, its decentralized nature introduces unique security vulnerabilities, including issues with authentication, authorization, data integrity, and inter-service communication. This research identifies key cybersecurity risks such as data breaches, unauthorized access, and specific threats like payment fraud and customer data theft. It also examines the impact of cloud computing models?Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) - on the security of these applications. Through case studies of security breaches and analysis of common vulnerabilities like API security risks and data breaches, the study underscores the importance of secure coding standards, regular security audits, encryption, and tokenization. The paper proposes effective security measures tailored to the unique challenges of microservices and cloud environments, aiming to enhance the resilience and security of retail applications, ultimately protecting sensitive customer data and ensuring operational integrity.
Keywords: Microservices, Kubernetes, Docker, Spring Boot, Istio, Envoy, OAuth, JWT, OpenID Connect, Apache Kafka, Prometheus, Grafana, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
Edition: Volume 11 Issue 8, August 2022,
Pages: 1549 - 1559