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Research Paper | Computer Science and Engineering | Volume 12 Issue 3, March 2023 | Pages: 1878 - 1882 | United States
Securing Micro UI Architectures: From Container Hardening to Edge Authentication
Abstract: The rapid adoption of Micro Frontend (Micro UI) architectures has transformed the way enterprises design and deliver distributed user experiences, yet it has also introduced new security complexities. Unlike traditional monolithic UIs, Micro UIs decompose interfaces into independently deployed components that communicate across containers, APIs, and edge networks. This distributed model expands the attack surface, creating risks such as inconsistent session handling, fragmented authentication mechanisms, and increased exposure to cross-origin threats. This article investigates the end-to-end security lifecycle of Micro UI architectures, beginning with container hardening and supply chain assurance to reduce vulnerabilities in build and deployment pipelines. It then examines runtime security practices, including anomaly detection, distributed tracing, and self-protecting applications that can respond to evolving threats in real time. It emphasizes edge authentication as a critical frontier, advocating for federated identity, zero-trust enforcement, and adaptive, passwordless methods such as FIDO2 and WebAuthn to strengthen trust without compromising performance. By proposing a layered security framework that spans build, deployment, runtime, and authentication phases, this work bridges gaps between microservices security research and UI-centric protection needs. The discussion integrates DevSecOps practices, industry standards, and zero-trust principles to provide a comprehensive guide for practitioners and researchers. Securing Micro UI ecosystems requires aligning technical controls, organizational processes, and user-centric trust models to safeguard the next generation of distributed interfaces.
Keywords: Micro Frontends (Micro UI), Container Hardening, Edge Authentication, WebAuthn / FIDO2, Runtime Security, API Gateway Security
How to Cite?: Sri Ramya Deevi, "Securing Micro UI Architectures: From Container Hardening to Edge Authentication", Volume 12 Issue 3, March 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1878-1882, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR230317051526, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR230317051526