Security threats and solutions in cloud computing

Abstract

Information Technology infrastructure continues to grow with evolving technology. The invention of the Internet has increased the use of computer and the mobile device. Nowadays, many people in the world use these devices. As a result, a large amount of data stored device and each device in the Internet were required to be connected each other because of sharing information. New business model has emerged with the increase of data and the development of Internet and mobile technology. This new business model is referred to as cloud computing. The cloud computing offers many advantages, but there are also many disadvantages. The advantages are flexibility and scalability and better security and large enterprises. This paper identifies security threats focused on cloud computing which is an essential part of the companies that want to use cloud computing services. The fundamental risk factors particular the cloud are elaborated. Finally, this paper provides some solutions about security threats for enterprise and service provider for the cloud computing deployment in order to provide the security of information. This paper does not mention new idea or innovation about cloud computing. Purpose of this study is intended to be a guide for people who is interested in cloud computing and want to take advantage of the cloud computing services.