Integrated Governance, Risk, and Compliance Framework for Multi-Cloud Security and Global Regulatory Alignment.

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@article{1710218,
      author = {Iboro Akpan Essien, Emmanuel Cadet, Joshua Oluwagbenga Ajayi, Eseoghene Daniel Erigha, Ehimah Obuse},
      title = {Integrated Governance, Risk, and Compliance Framework for Multi-Cloud Security and Global Regulatory Alignment.},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2019},
      volume = {3},
      number = {3},
      pages = {215-224},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710218.pdf},
      abstract = {The increasing adoption of multi-cloud environments by organizations worldwide offers scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency but simultaneously introduces complex security, compliance, and governance challenges. Diverse cloud service providers operate under varying security architectures, operational models, and jurisdictional regulations, making the harmonization of policies and controls a critical priority. This paper explores an integrated Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework designed to address the multifaceted risks inherent in multi-cloud deployments while ensuring adherence to global regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO standards. The framework emphasizes a unified approach that aligns organizational objectives with security imperatives, enabling consistent risk assessment, policy enforcement, and incident response across heterogeneous cloud platforms. It underscores the role of centralized oversight, cross-cloud visibility, and regulatory intelligence in fostering compliance without impeding innovation or operational agility. Furthermore, it highlights the need for continuous adaptation to evolving cyber threats, emerging data protection laws, and shifting geopolitical landscapes that impact data sovereignty. By integrating governance principles with robust risk management and compliance monitoring, organizations can achieve a resilient multi-cloud posture that safeguards assets, enhances stakeholder trust, and supports sustainable digital transformation. This integrated approach positions multi-cloud strategies as secure, compliant, and future-ready in an increasingly complex regulatory ecosystem.},
      keywords = {Multi-Cloud Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Regulatory Alignment, Data Sovereignty, Cybersecurity Resilience},
      month = {September},
  }