CLOUD COMPUTING SECURITY ISSUES AND THEIR REMEDIES

Abstract

The acceleration of cloud computing services has resulted in an increased pace of organisations outsourcing their computational services or monetizing their underutilised computational resources. Despite the allure of cloud migration from a financial standpoint, firms must consider many additional factors before making the decision to adopt this approach. One of the primary considerations pertains to security. While certain security concerns in cloud computing stem from the adopted solutions used to establish these services, numerous novel security inquiries specific to these solutions also emerge. These include questions regarding the organisation of services and the types of service/data that can be stored in the cloud. The present study aims to examine the many security concerns linked to cloud computing and put forward viable measures to alleviate these vulnerabilities. The research utilises a mixed-methods methodology, integrating an extensive examination of existing literature with a survey administered to experts in the field of information technology. This research emphasises the prevailing security concerns in cloud computing and offers significant insights into the proposed solutions and best practises as suggested by IT experts. The statement emphasises the relevance of adopting a comprehensive strategy to properly address these concerns and highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and user education in upholding cloud security.