Authors: Meera Reddy
Abstract: The adoption and integration of automated compliance tools have revolutionized cloud governance, transforming how organizations ensure regulatory adherence, security, and operational efficiency. These tools leverage automation, artificial intelligence, and real-time monitoring to streamline compliance processes that were traditionally manual, time-consuming, and error-prone. Automated compliance tools enable continuous compliance monitoring, instant remediation of violations, and comprehensive evidence gathering, which collectively enhance governance frameworks' effectiveness and responsiveness. With multi-cloud environments becoming standard, the complexity of governance increases, making automation indispensable to maintaining oversight, cost management, and regulatory compliance across diverse platforms. AI-driven predictive analytics empower these tools to detect anomalies and risks proactively, facilitating smarter policy enforcement and reducing human intervention. Furthermore, automated compliance reduces operational expenses by minimizing manual audit preparation and accelerating reporting and decision-making cycles. This article explores how automated compliance tools improve cloud governance efficiency through policy automation, integration into DevOps pipelines, and real-time compliance dashboards. It also examines best practices for adopting these tools, challenges faced during implementation, and their impact on security, cost optimization, and regulatory alignment in cloud ecosystems. The discussion is framed within the context of evolving compliance frameworks and the pressing need for scalable, adaptive governance strategies essential to modern cloud operations.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17777729
