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Laurent Mathieu
Laurent Mathieu
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Laurent Mathieu

Laurent Mathieu is a seasoned Cybersecurity & AWS Cloud Consultant and Instructor with a rich history spanning two decades in cybersecurity across various domains and regions. He holds several professional qualifications, including ISC2 CISSP, ISACA CISM, CSA CCSK, as well as 6 AWS certifications. Over the past decade, he has developed a keen interest in cloud computing, particularly AWS cloud security. As an active member of the AWS Community Builder program since 2020, Laurent is at the forefront of AWS developments. He has developed various training materials and led multiple webinars and bootcamps on AWS and security. Besides his instructional work, Laurent provides AWS consulting services to various startups and SaaS providers.
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Introduction to serverless security

As we transition from the concept of microservices, which we discussed in the previous chapter, it is essential to understand that serverless architectures are not just an evolution but a specialized form of microservices. While microservices have their own set of security challenges, serverless introduces a new landscape of security considerations that are both unique and complex. This section aims to delve into these aspects before getting more in-depth into specific areas of serverless security.

What is serverless?

First, let’s demystify things around serverless. Serverless is a cloud computing execution model where cloud providers automatically manage the infrastructure. In serverless computing, developers write code that is executed in response to events, such as HTTP requests, database modifications, or even changes in system state or periodical execution. Behind the scenes, the cloud provider dynamically allocates resources to...

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Published in: Apr 2024Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781805125440

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Laurent Mathieu

Laurent Mathieu is a seasoned Cybersecurity & AWS Cloud Consultant and Instructor with a rich history spanning two decades in cybersecurity across various domains and regions. He holds several professional qualifications, including ISC2 CISSP, ISACA CISM, CSA CCSK, as well as 6 AWS certifications. Over the past decade, he has developed a keen interest in cloud computing, particularly AWS cloud security. As an active member of the AWS Community Builder program since 2020, Laurent is at the forefront of AWS developments. He has developed various training materials and led multiple webinars and bootcamps on AWS and security. Besides his instructional work, Laurent provides AWS consulting services to various startups and SaaS providers.
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