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You highlight 'Security' as a key skill. What are some of the most critical security considerations when deploying applications in a cloud environment, and how do you address them?
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With security it's all about following best practice and keeping to the best standards. It has to be something that is constantly considered and looked at on a regular basis, to ensure that it meets the standards and also is robust.So, there are so many data breaches these days and they often happen when people don't know what they are doing. Also, even though security principles can be difficult, they also have to be integrated into the code, at every phase of the SDLC. Security should not just be considered at the end.Authentication should also be one of the top priorities. Ensuring that people are who they say they are. This also is relevant for APIs, as some external systems will call other APIs. I would use something like OAUTH2 in my projects. You need to keep on asking questions. There are also static code analyses that you can run and that can show you common security patterns that should be fixed. It is important to have something that checks to ensure that there are no basic flaws or security issues in the code. If the code gets flagged, you cannot allow the project to go live.All data has to be encrypted and you need to implement network segmentation and keep access to a minimal level. All of this will make it better and more robust. Critical security considerations for cloud deployments include adherence to best practices, constant vigilance throughout the SDLC, strong authentication (e.g., OAuth2), regular static code analysis, robust data encryption, and implementation of network segmentation with minimal access principles. These measures collectively enhance the security and robustness of cloud-based applications.