Ensuring Data Privacy and Security in Multi-Cloud Environments
Keywords:
Multi-Cloud, Data Privacy, Cloud Security, Compliance, Zero-Trust ArchitectureAbstract
This paper examines the critical challenges and strategies for ensuring data privacy and security in multi-cloud environments. As organizations increasingly adopt multi-cloud architectures to leverage the strengths of different service providers, they face complex security concerns related to data governance, compliance, access control, and cyber threats. The study explores encryption techniques, identity and access management, zero-trust architectures, and regulatory compliance frameworks as tools to secure multi-cloud ecosystems. Case studies of leading providers—Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)—are analyzed to highlight best practices and gaps. The paper concludes by proposing an integrated security framework that balances flexibility, scalability, and compliance while safeguarding sensitive data across multiple cloud platforms.
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