A conceptual framework of security requirements in multi-cloud environment

Abstract

Nowadays, organizations are increasingly attracted by the benefit of multi-cloud offerings. However, they have to adapt their business processes for multi-cloud collaboration and especially to deal with a major security problem. Indeed, the complexity of security due to multiple cloud policies and a variety of security requirements does not guarantee compliance with the security requirements of their business processes. We present our initial research that aims to develop an effective security governance framework for a multi-cloud environment. Our approach is to shed light on the need to integrate security requirements into business processes and to provide a conceptual framework of security requirements including steps and processes for a multi-cloud environment.