As enterprises increasingly shift from monolithic to microservices architecture to enhance application development and innovation, they encounter unique security challenges primarily due to the complexity of managing numerous distributed components communicating via APIs. Traditional security approaches prove inadequate because each microservice may have distinct security requirements. Kong Konnect offers an end-to-end service connectivity platform that addresses these challenges by providing universal service connectivity, management, and a multi-layered defense strategy. It includes the Kong API Gateway and Kong Mesh, which facilitate security practices like zero-trust and GDPR compliance, while offering powerful authentication and security plugins such as Open ID connect and mutual TLS authentication. These features ensure secure and reliable API interactions, protect against unauthorized access, and maintain data privacy and protection in compliance with standards like SOC 2, Type 2. This enables enterprises to transition to microservices without compromising on security, thereby supporting their digital transformation efforts.