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While scalability and speed are critical, maintaining compliance with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and country-specific data localization laws presents unique challenges. The presentation discussed a healthcare example where storing credit card data securely was vital; logging such sensitive information in plaintext was a violation of compliance standards.

Automating Compliance

The solution proposed involves writing compliance policies as code, enabling automated scanning and auditing. Regular security checks for exposed secrets (like AWS keys) using scanning tools can prevent violations proactively. Implementing continuous compliance testing within DevOps pipelines ensures ongoing adherence—making compliance a business enabler rather than a blocker.