Techniques for data communication protocols for data transmission and software assurance in a cloud environment are disclosed. Data is received from a first component and at a first adapter using a first communication protocol. The data is transmitted, by the first adapter and to a proxy, using a second communication protocol. The proxy audits the data, and (i) blocks passage of the data, or (ii) forwards the data to a second adapter using the second communication protocol, to cause the second adapter to transmit the data to a second component using the first communication protocol. The proxy is within a tenancy of a cloud environment. The first adapter and the first component are within a first section of the cloud environment. The second adapter and the second component are within a second section of the cloud environment. Neither of the first or second sections is within the tenancy.