The adoption of Zero Trust Architectures is surging in 2024, as organizations realize that perimeter-based security is no longer effective in a cloud-native world. Zero Trust models require every user and device to be authenticated, authorized, and continuously validated for security configuration and posture before being granted or keeping access to data and systems.
With AWS IAM, Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AAD), and Google Cloud IAM, organizations are now integrating identity management and multi-factor authentication (MFA) as part of their cloud security strategy.
For auditors, this shift means a thorough examination of how access controls and identity verification mechanisms are implemented across the cloud infrastructure. Zero Trust is now the standard security model, and ensuring proper deployment and compliance is crucial during cloud audits.