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Modernizing Financial Infrastructure: Integrating Zero-Trust Architecture and Microservices for Resilient Banking Systems
Kitiana Rodriguez , Department of Computer Science and Systems Engineering, Technical University of Munich, GermanyAbstract
The rapid digitization of the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector has necessitated a fundamental shift in how organizations architect their backend systems and secure their data perimeters. Traditional monolithic structures, while historically stable, are increasingly incapable of supporting the agility required for modern digital financial services. This article examines the modernization of legacy financial systems through the adoption of microservices architecture, event-driven integration, and the stringent implementation of Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA). By synthesizing current industry reports on digital threats with academic research on microservice security, this study evaluates the efficacy of modern authentication patterns- including token-based security, certificate management, and identity-centric access control- in protecting distributed financial environments. The research identifies that while microservices offer significant operational benefits, they also introduce complex attack vectors that mandate a decentralized, identity-first security model. Through an analysis of modern modernization strategies, the study outlines a framework for deploying resilient, scalable, and secure financial platforms that align with the rigorous security requirements of the 2024 digital threat landscape. The findings suggest that the integration of continuous authentication and automated policy enforcement is essential for mitigating the risks associated with cloud-native migrations in the financial domain.
Keywords
Zero-Trust Architecture, Microservices, Banking Security, Digital Transformation
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