Form a wall! And other concerns about security
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A reflection on common security mistakes developers and teams make despite having modern cloud infrastructure. Key issues covered include overly permissive database access, hardcoded certificates, long-lived API keys, weak test user credentials, and over-reliance on perimeter security (the 'wall' metaphor). The post argues that technical safeguards like HTTPS, OAuth, and VPCs create a false sense of security, and that the real vulnerabilities are human: laziness, complacency, and poor credential hygiene. Practical mitigations mentioned include password managers (BitWarden, 1Password), 2FA, credential rotation with tools like HashiCorp Vault, and applying the principle of least privilege.
