The article discusses how the evolution of network architectures to hybrid and multicloud environments has made it challenging for organizations to apply defense-in-depth practices to protect apps and APIs. The concept of a digital shield is introduced as an umbrella to provide layers of protection for modern network architectures. The author elaborates on 10 essential elements of a digital shield, including standardized communication, uniform policy enforcement, proper visibility, reliable alerting, response capability, good governance, central controls, vendor agnosticism, defense-in-depth, and simplified operations
These components aim to simplify app and API security, centralize management, reduce risks, weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and human errors, and ensure the effective utilization of defensive technologies.https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/10-ways-a-digital-shield-protects-apps-and-apis-in-a-distributed-cloud-world