Cloud native

What is cloud native?

What is cloud native application?

• Microservices architecture: Cloud native applications are often designed as a collection of small, loosely coupled services known as microservices. Each microservice performs a specific function and can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently, promoting agility and modularity.

• Containerization: Cloud native applications are typically packaged and deployed using containerization technologies like Docker. Containers encapsulate the application and its dependencies, making it easy to move across different environments and ensuring consistent behavior.

• Resilience and auto-recovery: Cloud native apps are designed to be highly resilient, able to recover automatically from failures, and handle traffic fluctuations efficiently. 

• DevOps practices: Cloud native development often involves adopting DevOps practices, where development and operations teams collaborate closely to streamline the application lifecycle, deployment, and monitoring processes.

• Scalability: A cloud native app can easily scale both vertically and horizontally, allowing them to handle increased workloads and traffic demands without significant manual intervention.

What is cloud native security?

• Cloud: When the cloud layer is vulnerable, it raises concerns about the security of the components built upon it. Cloud providers offer security recommendations to ensure the secure operation of workloads within their respective environments.

• Cluster: The security of a cluster raises two areas of concern:

  • Securing the configurable cluster components

  • Securing the applications that run within the cluster

    A comprehensive approach to cloud native security must address both areas, ensuring both the cluster components and the application are secure. 

• Container: Container security concerns include scanning and operating system dependencies, image signing and enforcement and user authentication.

• Code: Application code represents one of the primary targets for potential attacks. To uphold a strong level of code security, it is essential to conduct regular scans of your application's third-party libraries for known security vulnerabilities.

What is the MACH Alliance?

• Composable Connectability: Tech buyers can be confident that other applications can easily connect through APIs.

• Infinite Scalability: Cloud native architecture allows for seamless rolling upgrades without human intervention.

• Ultimate Swapability: businesses can effortlessly add or replace software and make changes on the fly without disrupting frontend UX/UI.

• Flexibility & Transparency: MACH architecture empowers companies to retain control over their technology and respond effectively to any situation.