Edge Security

Definition

Edge security refers to the protection of data and resources at the network’s edge, where devices and applications interact with external networks. It involves implementing security measures to safeguard against threats that target the entry and exit points of a network, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and secure access controls. The goal is to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality as it moves between devices and the cloud.

Secure Settings Example

# Example of a secure edge security configuration using a firewall
firewall:
  default_policy: deny
  rules:
    - action: allow
      protocol: tcp
      port: 443
      source_ip: 192.168.1.0/24
    - action: allow
      protocol: tcp
      port: 22
      source_ip: 192.168.1.0/24
  logging: enabled
  intrusion_detection: enabled

Insecure Settings Example

# Example of an insecure edge security configuration
firewall:
  default_policy: allow
  rules:
    - action: allow
      protocol: any
      port: any
      source_ip: any
  logging: disabled
  intrusion_detection: disabled