Investigation of Cloud Security Posture Management Strategies Using Automated Infrastructure Provisioning Tools
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cloud security, cloud security posture management, infrastructure as code, terraform, aws cloudformation, ansible, cloud compliance, automated provisioning, security automation, cspm strategy, threat detection, cloud governance, posture drift, cloud-native security, risk assessmentAbstract
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) is a critical domain in ensuring the compliance, integrity, and security of cloud-native environments. With the rapid adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Ansible, organizations are redefining how they approach cloud infrastructure provisioning and its associated security challenges. This paper investigates the integration of automated provisioning tools with CSPM strategies to enhance threat detection, compliance enforcement, and vulnerability management in dynamic cloud environments. We evaluate architectural models, operational workflows, and real-world use cases to highlight the benefits, limitations, and emerging research directions in the automated management of cloud security postures.
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