{"id":241819,"date":"2024-02-15T05:16:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T05:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/?p=241819"},"modified":"2024-02-15T05:25:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T05:25:32","slug":"securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Securing Microservices Architecture with DevSecOps and Kubernetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microservices architecture has gained significant popularity due to its ability to enable scalability, flexibility, and rapid application development. However, the distributed nature of microservices introduces unique security challenges. To ensure the protection of sensitive data and maintain the integrity of the system, it is crucial to adopt a security-first approach. In this article, we will explore how DevSecOps practices and Kubernetes can be leveraged to secure microservices architecture effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#1_Secure_Containerization_with_Kubernetes\" title=\"1. Secure Containerization with Kubernetes\">1. Secure Containerization with Kubernetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#2_Identity_and_Access_Management_IAM\" title=\"2. Identity and Access Management (IAM)\">2. Identity and Access Management (IAM)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#3_Secure_Networking\" title=\"3. Secure Networking\">3. Secure Networking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#4_Continuous_Security_Testing\" title=\"4. Continuous Security Testing\">4. Continuous Security Testing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#5_Secrets_Management\" title=\"5. Secrets Management\">5. Secrets Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#6_API_Gateway_Security\" title=\"6. API Gateway Security\">6. API Gateway Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#7_Secure_Configuration_Management\" title=\"7. Secure Configuration Management\">7. Secure Configuration Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#8_Logging_and_Monitoring\" title=\"8. Logging and Monitoring\">8. Logging and Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#9_Secure_Image_Registry\" title=\"9. Secure Image Registry\">9. Secure Image Registry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#10_Security_Auditing_and_Compliance\" title=\"10. Security Auditing and Compliance\">10. Security Auditing and Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#11_Encryption_and_Transport_Security\" title=\"11. Encryption and Transport Security\">11. Encryption and Transport Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#12_Immutable_Infrastructure\" title=\"12. Immutable Infrastructure\">12. Immutable Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#13_Runtime_Protection\" title=\"13. Runtime Protection\">13. Runtime Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#14_Secure_Image_Scanning\" title=\"14. Secure Image Scanning\">14. Secure Image Scanning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#15_Disaster_Recovery_and_Business_Continuity\" title=\"15. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity\">15. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#16_Secure_CICD_Pipelines\" title=\"16. Secure CI\/CD Pipelines\">16. Secure CI\/CD Pipelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#17_Patch_Management\" title=\"17. Patch Management\">17. Patch Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#18_Secure_Microservices_Communication\" title=\"18. Secure Microservices Communication\">18. Secure Microservices Communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#19_Employee_Education_and_Awareness\" title=\"19. Employee Education and Awareness\">19. Employee Education and Awareness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#20_Third-party_Software_Security\" title=\"20. Third-party Software Security\">20. Third-party Software Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/securing-microservices-architecture-with-devsecops-and-kubernetes\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Secure_Containerization_with_Kubernetes\"><\/span><b>1. Secure Containerization with Kubernetes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilizing containerization with Kubernetes to encapsulate microservices and ensure isolation between different components.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Identity_and_Access_Management_IAM\"><\/span><b>2. Identity and Access Management (IAM)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing IAM solutions to manage authentication, authorization, and access control for microservices within the Kubernetes cluster.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Secure_Networking\"><\/span><b>3. Secure Networking<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configuring secure networking policies within the Kubernetes cluster to control communication between microservices and enforce encryption protocols.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/kubernetes-network-security\/\">Best Practices for Kubernetes Network Security<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/kubernetes-pod-security-policies\/\">Pod Security Policies for Kubernetes<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Continuous_Security_Testing\"><\/span><b>4. Continuous Security Testing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrating security testing tools into the DevSecOps pipeline to perform regular vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and code analysis on microservices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Secrets_Management\"><\/span><b>5. Secrets Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employing secure secrets management systems within Kubernetes to securely store and manage sensitive information, such as API keys and database credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/kubernetes-secrets-security-issues\/\">Kubernetes Secrets Security Issues<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_API_Gateway_Security\"><\/span><b>6. API Gateway Security<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing security controls at the API gateway level to authenticate and authorize requests, validate input, and prevent common attacks like injection and XSS.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read, A<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/api-gateway-security-best-practices\/\">PI Gateway Security Best Practices<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>Also Download, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/API-Security-Fundamentals-ebook.pdf\">Free E-book on Fundamentals of API Security<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Secure_Configuration_Management\"><\/span><b>7. Secure Configuration Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying secure configuration practices to microservices deployments in Kubernetes, including secure communication protocols, encryption, and access control.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Logging_and_Monitoring\"><\/span><b>8. Logging and Monitoring<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing robust logging and monitoring mechanisms within the Kubernetes cluster to detect and respond to security events and anomalies.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/kubernetes-security-monitoring\/\">Kubernetes Security Monitoring<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Secure_Image_Registry\"><\/span><b>9. Secure Image Registry<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilizing a secure image registry to store and distribute container images, ensuring that only trusted and verified images are deployed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Security_Auditing_and_Compliance\"><\/span><b>10. Security Auditing and Compliance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting regular security audits and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR and HIPAA.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Encryption_and_Transport_Security\"><\/span><b>11. Encryption and Transport Security<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing encryption mechanisms, such as SSL\/TLS, to secure the communication channels between microservices and external systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Immutable_Infrastructure\"><\/span><b>12. Immutable Infrastructure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopting the principles of immutable infrastructure where possible, minimizing the attack surface by rebuilding and deploying new instances rather than modifying existing ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Runtime_Protection\"><\/span><b>13. Runtime Protection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing runtime protection mechanisms within the Kubernetes cluster to detect and respond to security threats in real-time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Secure_Image_Scanning\"><\/span><b>14. Secure Image Scanning<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leveraging image scanning tools to check for vulnerabilities and potential security issues in container images before deploying them into the microservices architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Disaster_Recovery_and_Business_Continuity\"><\/span><b>15. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure the availability and resilience of the microservices architecture in case of security incidents or system failures.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-automation\/\">DevSecOps Automation Guide<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-tools\/\">Best DevSecOps Tools<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Secure_CICD_Pipelines\"><\/span><b>16. Secure CI\/CD Pipelines<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking security into consideration in the continuous integration and deployment pipelines, incorporating security testing and static code analysis before deploying microservices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Patch_Management\"><\/span><b>17. Patch Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying timely security patches and updates to both the operating system and container images to address known vulnerabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Secure_Microservices_Communication\"><\/span><b>18. Secure Microservices Communication<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing secure communication protocols and encryption techniques between microservices to protect sensitive data in transit.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-implementation-plan\/\">Brief Guide to DevSecOps Implementation Plan<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Employee_Education_and_Awareness\"><\/span><b>19. Employee Education and Awareness<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing ongoing training and education to the development and operations teams to increase awareness of security best practices in microservices architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Third-party_Software_Security\"><\/span><b>20. Third-party Software Security<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring strict evaluation and vetting of third-party libraries and components used within the microservices architecture, verifying their security practices and addressing any potential vulnerabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/devsecops-best-practices\/\">DevSecOps Best Practices<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/kubernetes-devsecops-tools\/\">Top DevSecOps Tools for Kubernetes<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing microservices architecture requires a proactive approach that incorporates robust security practices throughout the development and deployment lifecycle. By embracing DevSecOps principles and leveraging Kubernetes&#8217; security capabilities, organizations can effectively protect sensitive data, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure the integrity and availability of their microservices. Remember, security should be an ongoing process, and continuous monitoring and improvement are crucial for a resilient and secure microservices architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested in Upskilling in DevSecOps?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Practical DevSecOps offers an excellent\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/certified-devsecops-expert\/\">Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)\u00a0<\/a>course with hands-on training through browser-based labs, 24\/7 instructor support, and the best learning resources to upskill in DevSecOps skills.<\/p>\n<p>Start your team\u2019s journey mastering DevSecOps today with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/\">Practical DevSecOps<\/a>!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also read,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/top-10-best-devsecops-books-for-cybersecurity-enthusiasts\/\">Best DevSecOps Books<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/owasp-devsecops-guidelines\/\">OWASP DevSecOps Guidlines<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Interested in Kubernetes Security Hands-on Training?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can get trained in Kubernetes security by enrolling in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/certified-cloud-native-security-expert\/\">Cloud-Native Security Expert (CCNSE) course<\/a>, which provides hands-on training in important concepts of Kubernetes security, such as:<\/p>\n<p>Hacking Kubernetes Cluster, Kubernetes Authentication and Authorization, Kubernetes Admission Controllers, Kubernetes Data Security, Kubernetes Network Security, Defending Kubernetes Cluster.<\/p>\n<p><b>Course Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Hands-on training through browser-based labs<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Vendor-neutral course<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">24\/7 instructor support<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">CCNSE Certification is among the preferred for Kubernetes security roles by global organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Get Free\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/e-books\/\">E-books on Kubernetes Security 101<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>Download,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Securing-Kubernetes-Cluster.pdf\" data-lf-fd-inspected-ywvko4xdg1x4z6bj=\"true\">Free E-book on\u00a0 Securing Kubernetes Cluster<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microservices architecture has gained significant popularity due to its ability to enable scalability, flexibility, and rapid application development. 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