Architecting Secure Cloud Networks: Balancing Performance, Flexibility, and Zero Trust Principles

Prof. James, Whitaker (2021) Architecting Secure Cloud Networks: Balancing Performance, Flexibility, and Zero Trust Principles. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 5 (3). pp. 1339-1348. ISSN 2456-6470

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Abstract

In the era of digital transformation, organizations are increasingly migrating critical workloads to the cloud to achieve greater scalability, agility, and cost-efficiency. However, this shift introduces complex security challenges that traditional perimeter-based defenses are ill-equipped to address. This article explores how to architect secure cloud networks that strike the right balance between performance, flexibility, and security—anchored in Zero Trust principles. We examine the limitations of legacy network models and the need for a paradigm shift toward dynamic, identity-centric, and context-aware architectures. Key strategies include the adoption of microsegmentation, least privilege access, secure service meshes, and software-defined perimeters (SDPs), all designed to protect data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. We also delve into the integration of security with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, serverless computing, and infrastructure as code (IaC), as well as the role of automation, observability, and threat intelligence in maintaining continuous compliance and resilience. Through practical guidance and real-world case studies, this article provides a roadmap for IT leaders and cloud architects to design and implement robust, Zero Trust-aligned cloud networks that enable innovation without compromising on security.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
Divisions:	Postgraduate > Master's of Islamic Education
Depositing User:	Journal Editor
Date Deposited:	17 May 2025 12:20
Last Modified:	23 May 2025 12:49
URI:	http://eprints.umsida.ac.id/id/eprint/16093

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