Cloud Computing

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Abstract

In this research paper we will discuss the risks associated with cloud computing. Cloud computing is the most new product of Information Technology. We see the opinions of companies after adopting the cloud computing in order to expand their businesses. There are certain incidents happened after adopting cloud computing techniques with several organizations.

Table of Content

Introduction4

Discussion5

Risks5

Hacking5

Ambiguity6

Doubt6

Trespass6

Disorder6

Ignorance6

Complacency7

Loss of data7

Privacy7

Related Surveys8

ISACA Research8

Literature Review8

Risk Assessment9

Conclusion10

References11

Cloud Computing

Introduction

Technology is advancing every day. Each day brings new ideas, revolutions and inventions. Today, no house and organization, is without computer. Information Technology is playing a vital role in reshaping lives. Cloud Computing is the latest form of technology which is known everywhere from a decade. Cloud Computing has made its value in the market, and today millions of users are interacted through cloud computing. Vaquero et. Al, (2009) gave over 20 definitions of cloud computing. Cloud Computing gives the easiest network access to share a pool of different computer resources such as servers, networks and storage applications (Mell and Grance, 2009). Facebook is the latest example of Cloud Computing, which has thousands of servers in order to connect millions of users. The reason of choosing cloud computing is the expansion of business within a short time. Cloud computing is easily access by users and it is one of the advantage of using cloud computing. Individuals can get access to cloud computing after logging on to the internet. Cloud Computing makes the lives easier as individuals do not need to carry the CD to give business presentations to outside their country. They just need to log on to the internet and choose to open their cloud to take out the presentation. One of the reasons to adopt cloud computing was its cheapness and cost effectiveness. It can be use personally inside the building and outside of the organizations. There are also certain risks associated with cloud computing. These risks are running side by side with the benefits and sometimes create hazards. These risks should be identified at very first stage otherwise these risks may create troubles.

Discussion

Risks

Benefits of cloud computing are easy to understand that is why safety concerns have received less attention (Rash, 2009). When technology develops, and advances there are also problems associated with the advancement. There are many hackers and intruders around us. We do not want others to get access into our systems and read our emails (Ryan, 2008). Sometimes, these hackers send email from our personal computers to other systems. This process is “Email spoofing”. When computers are without security, they are open for hackers, and crackers, as well. They are always trying to search new things and ideas in order to hack Personal computers, as well as, high command systems such as government officials' PCs. Connecting to the internet tends to invite a lot of risks. Cloud Computing organizations are need to buy and install their own infrastructure (Levitt, 2009). When any individual or official connect to the internet that means it has connected with a large number of ...