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@article{180345,
        author = {Paras Mahajan and Lakshay Madaan and Aryaa Dhole},
        title = {Automated and Unified Security Management in Multi-Cloud Architectures},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {1421-1428},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=180345},
        abstract = {The growing adoption of multiple cloud 
strategies emphasizes the optimization of operations, 
elasticity and profitability by taking advantage of the 
abilities of multiple cloud service providers. However, 
this 
approach introduces significant security 
challenges, since traditional security models often 
struggle to protect dynamic, distributed and native 
workloads of the cloud into several platforms with 
different architectures and policies. This research 
paper examines cloud security solutions specifically 
designed for multiple cloud environments, focusing on 
its effectiveness to address critical concerns, such as 
data protection, identity management and access, 
regulatory compliance, erroneous configurations and 
internal threats. When investigating the current 
practices of the industry, emerging technologies, 
including zero trust frameworks, the safety of 
containers and Kubernetes , and cloud security 
posture management (CSPM), as well as relevant 
case studies, the document identifies best practices to 
achieve unified visibility, threat detection and the 
application of consistent policies. In addition, 
explore the role of artificial intelligence and 
automation in strengthening security positions, the 
challenges of maintaining compliance within com- plex 
regulatory landscapes and the importance of 
collaboration between cloud suppliers and companies. 
The study also highlights the existing gaps and 
future research addresses, emphasizing the urgent 
need of integrated, adaptable and scalable security 
frameworks capable of satisfying the unique demands 
and the rapid evolution of multi-cloud architectures”, 
ultimately, with 
the objective of providing 
processable information for security professionals who 
browse this complex environment.},
        keywords = {Multi-cloud security, Cloud-native security,  Zero trust architecture, Cloud security posture  management, Identity and access management,  Container and Kubernetes security.},
        month = {June},
        }