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DOI: 10.14569/IJACSA.2024.0151218
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Security Gap in Microservices: A Systematic Literature Review

Author 1: Nurman Rasyid Panusunan Hutasuhut
Author 2: Mochamad Gani Amri
Author 3: Rizal Fathoni Aji

International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(IJACSA), Volume 15 Issue 12, 2024.

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Abstract: The growing importance of microservices architecture has raised concerns about its security despite a rise in publications addressing various aspects of microservices. Security issues are particularly critical in microservices due to their complex and distributed nature, which makes them vulnerable to various types of cyber-attacks. This study aims to fill the gap in systematic investigations into microservice security by reviewing current state-of-the-art solutions and models. A total of 487 papers were analyzed, with the final selection refined to 87 relevant articles using a snowball method. This approach ensures that the focus remains on security issues, particularly those identified post-2020. However, there is still a significant lack of dedicated security standards or comprehensive models specifically designed for microservices. Key findings highlight the vulnerabilities of container-based applications, the evolving nature of cyber-attacks, and the critical need for effective access control. Moreover, a substantial knowledge gap exists between academia and industry practitioners, which compounds the challenges of securing microservices. This study emphasizes the need for more focused research on security models and guidelines to address the unique vulnerabilities of microservices and facilitate their secure integration into critical applications across various domains.

Keywords: Microservice security; cyber-attacks; container; security standards; access control

Nurman Rasyid Panusunan Hutasuhut, Mochamad Gani Amri and Rizal Fathoni Aji, “Security Gap in Microservices: A Systematic Literature Review” International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(IJACSA), 15(12), 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2024.0151218

@article{Hutasuhut2024,
title = {Security Gap in Microservices: A Systematic Literature Review},
journal = {International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications},
doi = {10.14569/IJACSA.2024.0151218},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2024.0151218},
year = {2024},
publisher = {The Science and Information Organization},
volume = {15},
number = {12},
author = {Nurman Rasyid Panusunan Hutasuhut and Mochamad Gani Amri and Rizal Fathoni Aji}
}



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