Sarcouncil Journal of Engineering and Computer Sciences

Abstract: In contemporary cloud systems, where businesses oversee tens of thousands of identities across several providers, identity governance and administration present previously unheard-of difficulties. Traditional identity management techniques are becoming less and less effective in dealing with the dynamic nature of cloud resources and growing security concerns as enterprises speed up their transition to dispersed cloud architectures. Fragmented identity repositories, poor platform visibility, and a lack of automation capabilities are just a few of the major operational issues that arise when cloud-native governance frameworks replace outdated, directory-centric identity systems. This calls for an innovative identity governance architecture that can keep up with the rapidity of cloud operations while preserving strong security measures. Continuous validation, contextual authentication, and fine-grained access restrictions are implemented when identity governance and Zero Trust concepts are combined, producing potent synergies that significantly strengthen security postures. Adaptive policy orchestration, continuous assessment engines, machine learning-powered intelligence layers, and unified identity fabrics are all components of a holistic system that tackles these issues. This architectural approach lowers operational costs and strengthens security postures while assisting enterprises in maintaining consistent governance across a variety of contexts through automated controls and policy enforcement methods.