Proactive Cloud Security through Microsoft Defender for Cloud: Automation, AI, and Zero Trust Integration

Author(s)	Shailaja Beeram
Country	United States
Abstract	As enterprises accelerate cloud adoption, security complexity continues to rise due to distributed architecture, multi-service environments, and evolving threat landscapes. Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides an integrated platform for threat detection, compliance management, and security automation across Azure, hybrid, and multi-cloud workloads. This paper explores the architecture and automation capabilities of Defender for Cloud, emphasizing its alignment with Zero Trust principles and AI-driven risk management. It evaluates real world use cases including continuous compliance, automated remediation, and adaptive threat response. By integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation workflows, Defender for Cloud enables organizations to transition from reactive security postures to proactive, self-healing cloud ecosystems.
Keywords	Microsoft Defender for Cloud, cloud security posture management (CSPM), workload protection, automation, AI-driven security, Zero Trust, security orchestration, Azure Policy, Microsoft Sentinel, Logic Apps, hybrid security, continuous compliance, remediation automation, threat intelligence.
Field	Engineering
Published In	Volume 16, Issue 4, October-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-19
DOI	https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i4.9915
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbf82s

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