Enhancing Cloud Security with Automated Service Mesh Implementations in DevOps Pipelines

This paper explores the integration of automated service mesh tools, such as Istio, into DevOps pipelines to enhance cloud security. It discusses methods to implement mTLS and define ingress/egress traffic controls, reducing vulnerabilities in microservice communication. The research evaluates case studies to measure improvements in security and operational efficiency, laying a foundation for scalable, secure cloud-native environments.