Exploring Security Risks in Cloud Computing

Exploring Security Risks in Cloud Computing

Mr. MD SAHIL (Dept of MCA)

Under the Guidance of,  Assistant Professor Mrs. Manisha Patil

(Dept of MCA), Trinity Academy of Engineering, Pune, India

Abstract:

Cloud computing and education sounds ambiguous on the face of it. Naturally, it’s because, very few individuals, publishers and users alike come from the education sector. Cloud  computing  has  become  one  of  the  most  interesting  topics  in  the  IT  world  today.  Cloud model of computing as a resource has changed the landscape of computing as it promises of increased greater reliability, massive scalability, and decreased costs have attracted  businesses and  individuals  alike. It adds capabilities to Information Technology’s.  Over the last few years, cloud computing has grown considerably in  Information Technology. As more and more information of individuals and companies are  placed in the cloud,  there is a growing concern about the safety of information. Many Companies that are considered to be giants in software industry like Microsoft are joining to develop Cloud services.

Despite the hype about the cloud, customers are reluctant to deploy their business in the cloud. Security issues is one of the biggest concerns that has been affecting the growth of cloud computing .It adds complications with data privacy and data protection continues to affect  the market. Users  need to  understand the  risk of data  breaches in the  cloud environment. The paper highlights issues related to cloud computing.

Keywords - Cloud computing, Security and Privacy, Threats.