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DOI: Secure DevOps in Retail Cloud: Strategies for Compliance and Resilience
Suresh Gangula , Software Engineer, Nike, Inc., OR, USAAbstract
Integrating DevOps principles in retail cloud environments has revolutionized software development, deployment, and operations. However, this shift introduces complex security and compliance challenges, particularly as retailers handle sensitive customer data, financial transactions, and business intelligence. This review examines the role of DevOps in enhancing security, discusses the limitations of traditional security models, and explores cloud-native security solutions tailored for retail enterprises. Additionally, the paper highlights regulatory compliance mandates that retailers must adhere to in cloud-based DevOps frameworks. This review analyzes best practices and provides actionable insights for retail businesses to achieve secure, compliant, and resilient cloud infrastructures while maintaining agile DevOps workflows.
Keywords
DevOps, retail industry, cloud environment, security and privacy, compliance standards, cloud
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