Podcast Summary
Cloud expertise and training: Lack of cloud expertise in teams can lead to slower implementation pace and potential security risks, emphasizing the need for crucial training for effective cloud solution implementation
Learning and managing cloud infrastructure can consume a significant amount of time and resources, leaving less time for building solutions. This was the experience of a developer who wanted to modernize a family business using AWS. He found that most of his time was spent learning AWS concepts instead of building the solution. He then discovered Heroku, which allowed him to focus on adding new features without worrying about underlying cloud configurations. However, he wondered if this approach would be suitable for more complex use cases, such as secure and private microservices interacting for a payment processing solution. Moreover, the developer highlighted the current state of secure microservices and the lack of cloud expertise in many organizations. This lack of knowledge can lead to performance issues and security vulnerabilities. The developer emphasized the need for crucial training for teams to effectively implement cloud solutions. Without this training, teams often have to prioritize customer demands over cloud education, resulting in slower implementation pace and potential security risks.
Securing microservices in cloud: Heroku's private spaces offer isolated networks for deploying microservices, providing built-in support for regulatory compliance and securing communications with external platforms.
Securing microservices in the cloud can be a complex challenge, especially when dealing with regulatory compliance requirements. However, solutions like Heroku's private spaces offer a way to deploy microservices in isolated networks, shielded from the public Internet. This allows teams to focus on delivering value-added features and functionality, rather than getting bogged down by infrastructure learning curves. Heroku's private spaces also provide built-in support for various regulatory compliance standards, such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, 27017, 27018, and SOC 1, 2, and 3. With Heroku Shield, teams can secure communications with platforms like Salesforce and GitLab, and easily set up and manage their private spaces using the Heroku CLI. By leveraging these tools, organizations can implement secure cloud native designs that enable the interaction of microservices utilizing various programming languages with major card networks, all while adhering to strict regulatory requirements.
Heroku Shield's private spaces: Heroku Shield's private spaces offer an additional layer of security through IP allow lists and classless inter-domain routing, allowing teams to maintain control over their network security in a cloud environment.
Creating a secure and private cloud environment can be achieved through the use of private spaces with Heroku Shield. This approach allows teams to maintain control over their network security by managing CIDR ranges, ICANN use, and flags. It also provides the flexibility to create private spaces in various regions, making it a versatile solution for teams with microservices that need to run in different locations. However, many teams may struggle with implementing secure cloud architectures due to a lack of understanding and potential time constraints. This is where Heroku Shield comes in as a viable alternative, especially for those using one of the big three cloud providers. Heroku Shield's private spaces offer an additional layer of security, allowing teams to maintain an allow list of trusted IPs and implement classless inter-domain routing. Moreover, Heroku's commitment to providing a cloud adoption alternative focused on customer success, being part of the Salesforce solutions platform, adds an extra level of confidence in this long-term strategy. While there may be costs associated with this approach, the peace of mind and security benefits it offers can outweigh the potential expenses. Overall, private spaces with Heroku Shield provide a robust and secure solution for teams looking to deploy cloud-native architectures.