The best way for organizations to establish a foundation for safeguarding data, upholding privacy, and

meeting regulatory requirements in cloud applications is by integrating security at the architectural

and design level. This approach ensures that security is built into the application from the start,

rather than being added as an afterthought. By incorporating security features like encryption, access

controls, and compliance measures during the design and development phases, organizations can

better protect sensitive data, reduce vulnerabilities, and meet regulatory requirements more

effectively.

While implementing encryption, multi-factor authentication, conducting audits, and deploying

monitoring tools are also important, they are part of the overall security strategy rather than the

foundational approach. Integrating security into the architecture ensures a more comprehensive,

proactive security posture.