Implementing Dynamic Confidential Computing for Continuous Cloud Security Posture Monitoring to Develop a Zero Trust-Based Threat Mitigation Model
Olumide Bashiru Abiola · 2025
The growing complexity of cloud infrastructures and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats necessitate a paradigm shift in cloud security architecture. This review explores the integration of dynamic confidential computing with continuous cloud security posture monitoring (CCSPM) to develop a Zero Trust-based threat mitigation model. Confidential computing, through trusted execution environments (TEEs), ensures data protection during processing, addressing critical gaps in data-in-use security. When combined with CCSPM tools, which provide real-time visibility and risk assessment, organizations can achieve adaptive and proactive defense mechanisms. This paper examines the fundamental principles of confidential computing, the operational mechanisms of CCSPM, and the implementation of Zero Trust frameworks across distributed cloud environments. It further proposes a dynamic model that fuses telemetry from posture monitoring with policy-based access control to enforce continuous verification and threat response. The synergistic approach promises enhanced data integrity, reduced attack surfaces, and scalable threat resilience. Finally, the paper outlines current limitations, standardization challenges, and research opportunities for advancing secure and trustworthy cloud ecosystems.