Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions

Auditability

Auditability describes the extent to which a cloud service consumer can conduct a thorough and accurate assessment of the cloud service provider's ability to deliver and appropriately account for the cost of delivering a cloud service. This sort of data is typically driven by legal or regulatory requirements and is often foundational to an organization's ability to use a service at all. The solution architect should be aware of all audit requirements and advise mission/business owners on the service's ability to meet them.