Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The Architecture of Trust: Deep Diving into Cloud Security Infrastructure examines the sophisticated technical foundations underpinning modern cloud security systems. This comprehensive analysis explores the multi-layered approach implemented by hyperscalers, beginning with custom silicon security processors that establish hardware roots of trust and extending through measured boot processes, microsegmentation network architecture, and advanced encryption implementations. This article details how zero trust principles materialize through attribute-based access controls, continuous threat detection systems, and distributed security frameworks. By illuminating the intricate interplay between hardware and software security measures, this exploration provides critical insights for organizations navigating increasingly digital supply chains and preparing for emerging technologies like confidential computing and homomorphic encryption.
Author: Aravind Guduru
Institution: Pennsylvania State University
Language: English
Subfield: Artificial Intelligence
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410078659