Homework: Privacy & Security Report- Micro-Services Architecture
Task Summary
You are required to research and write a report focused on the specific challenges and issues that arise owing to the use of micro-services architecture as a software development philosophy. The report length is 1500 words (+/- 10%). You are also required to identify and include risk mitigation strategies that can be applied to minimise privacy and security risk in microservices-architected environments.
Context
Microservices architecture signals a shift from monolithic software applications architecture to different microservices architected to address different functions. Not only is there a shift in how distribution of services impacts on managing security but hosting of services on cloud platforms not owned by the organisation, and the use of communication channels between services adds complexity to managing security.
Equally, additional complexity is provided through the rapid and incremental software development principles associated with Agile and DevOps methods. The organisation as an enterprise has several moral, ethical, and legal obligations regarding privacy and the security of information.
The purpose of this report is to engage you in building knowledge about privacy and security issues with a specific focus on how these manifest in a microservices-architected environment. You are also required to identify and discuss mitigations available to better manage privacy and security risk for the organisation in relation to microservices architecture. Irrespective of your future role, many organisations make it clear that privacy and security is every employee's concern.
Task
I. Write a 1500 words report focused on the specific challenges and issues that arise owing to the use of microservices architecture as a software development philosophy. Identify and include risk mitigation strategies that can be applied to minimise privacy and security risk in microservices-architected environments.
II. Whilst this is not a continuation of the case covered, you might have developed insights when completing the Case Study that can enrich this assessment. Review your notes to ensure that you have identified any context-based insights Case Study that can inform this assessment. Re-read any relevant readings and conduct additional research in the area of investigation and select five additional sources that will add value to your report in the relevant area of investigation.
III. Plan how you will structure your ideas for your report and write a report plan before you start writing.
IV. The report should consist of the following structure:
A title page with the subject code and name, homework title, student's name, student number, and lecturer's name.
The introduction (200 to 250 words) that will also serve as your statement of purpose for the report-this means that you will tell the reader what you are going to cover in your report.
You will need to inform the reader of:
i. Your area of research and its context
ii. The key concepts you will be addressing
iii. What the reader can expect to find in the body of the report
The body of the report (1000 to 1100 words) will need to respond to the following:
i. The specific issues and challenges that arise owing to the use of microservices architecture for software development as opposed to those that arise in service- oriented architecture or monolithic application architecture
ii. Potential privacy issues that may arise owing to these security issues/challenges
iii. The reason for these issues/challenges and potential mitigations to manage the risk for both privacy and security
The conclusion (200 to 250 words) will summarise any findings or recommendations that the report puts forward regarding the concepts covered in the report.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.