Enhancing Cloud Security through Zero Trust Architecture: A Comprehensive Analysis
Abstract
Cloud computing has become a cornerstone of modern IT infrastructure, offering scalability and flexibility. However, the growing adoption of cloud services has exposed organizations to sophisticated security threats. This paper explores the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in cloud environments to enhance security. It examines the core principles of ZTA, including least privilege access, continuous authentication, and micro-segmentation. The paper provides a comparative analysis of traditional security models versus ZTA and evaluates the effectiveness of ZTA in mitigating data breaches and insider threats. The study also discusses the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in automating threat detection and response in a ZTA framework. The findings demonstrate that adopting ZTA significantly improves cloud security by reducing the attack surface and strengthening access control mechanisms.
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