Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2023

Keywords

Cloud Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Compliance Automation, Policy Enforcement, Cloud Security, Risk Management, Regulatory Technology

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.22178/acta.24.6.28

Abstract

Enterprise cloud adoption has accelerated dramatically, yet governance frameworks struggle to keep pace with evolving architectural complexity. This research examines how organizations can embed governance principles directly into cloud architecture designs rather than treating compliance as an afterthought. We investigate the integration of regulatory requirements, risk management protocols, and organizational policies into cloud infrastructure patterns that enforce governance automatically. The study addresses critical gaps where traditional governance approaches fail in dynamic cloud environments, particularly around data sovereignty, access control, audit requirements, and regulatory compliance. Through analysis of existing cloud governance challenges and architectural patterns, we propose a comprehensive framework that makes governance inherent in system design. Our governance-aware architecture incorporates policy enforcement points, automated compliance verification, continuous monitoring, and risk-adaptive controls that respond to changing threat landscapes. The research demonstrates that properly designed cloud architectures can reduce governance overhead by 60% while improving compliance posture. This work contributes both to academic understanding of cloud governance integration and practical guidance for enterprises navigating complex regulatory environments. The framework enables organizations to maintain agility while ensuring robust governance across hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.

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Citation / Publisher Attribution

Acta Scientiae, v. 24, issue 6, p. 300-313

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