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PaaS: Security implications

PaaS: Security implications

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PaaS: Security implications

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- [Instructor] While platform as a service, or PaaS, simplifies development and deployment, it introduces unique cybersecurity challenges. Applications, middleware, and data often remain the user's responsibility while the cloud provider manages the platform. In PaaS, developers rely heavily on platform-provided tools, APIs, and environments. Misconfigurations, insecure coding practices, and the lack of monitoring, can lead to vulnerabilities. For instance, if a developer deploys an application with debug mode enabled, sensitive internal information could be exposed to attackers. Similarly, insufficient access controls can allow unauthorized users to modify application configurations, potentially leading to breaches. An example of PaaS gone wrong is the 2021 incident involving Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB, where researchers discovered that a feature called Jupiter Notebooks exposed critical data to attackers due to a flaw in permissions. Though Microsoft quickly addressed the issue, it…

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