IBM unveils tool to track sovereignty risks for cloud workloads
IBM has launched a tool designed to help customers assess cloud-sovereignty risks and meet regulatory compliance requirements. The Sovereignty Risk Profile launch comes as digital sovereignty becomes a higher priority for organizations concerned about where data is stored and processed. According to an IBM survey, 93% of executives believe sovereignty needs to be part of their business strategy. Via the new tool, customers can set up policies related to regulatory and business requirements — such as where data resides and how it’s protected, for instance. These policies can be applied to specific cloud workloads, regions, or zones in the Sovereignty Risk Profile tool, allowing users to track sovereignty requirements “in real time,” IBM Cloud product manager Janet Van said in a blog post, with “visibility into configurations, encryption posture, and environmental controls.” It’s then possible to assess compliance and decide what workloads meet sovereignty requirements. Tracking the