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• Security in a service mesh involves protecting multiple layers, including the underlying infrastructure, Kubernetes platform, Istio service mesh, and applications
• Misconfiguration is a major security risk and is often caused by human error
• The main threat actors include internal attackers, contributors to Istio and third-party dependencies, and untrusted users
• A survey will be conducted to identify common security incidents and curate a list of best practices
• Security requires a combination of protection mechanisms and policies based on the assumption that attackers are already inside the network

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• Modern software applications have thousands of dependencies between open source and proprietary components, many of which have security vulnerabilities
• 70% of reported vulnerabilities in real-world applications cannot be referenced from application code, effectively posing no risk
• Organizations often prioritize vulnerability handling based on reported severity, leading to an inordinate amount of time spent on ineffective vulnerabilities
• Effective usage analysis facilitates the identification of effective and ineffective vulnerabilities, enabling organizations to focus on real risks and expedite product delivery
• Effective usage analysis improves prioritization, eliminates inefficiencies, and helps organizations realize better scheduling goals