A Simplified Review on Cloud Computing Security Vulnerabilities

Volume: 10 | Issue: 02 | Year 2024 | Subscription
International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology
Received Date: 09/07/2024
Acceptance Date: 09/15/2024
Published On: 2024-11-13
First Page: 26
Last Page: 34

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By: Rajesh Yadav

Abstract

Cloud computing is the joint source of the computer system resources that are verily configured as well as the high-level services that can be delivered via the internet with minimal effort of the respective administrator. However, these advantages along with the security concerns are also quite prevalent. It is very important for the customers to know the risks and vulnerabilities in cloud services that might exist while considering counter measures before moving storage, applications, and computing to the cloud. In the cloud, the development of risks comes together with the source of the vulnerabilities and the most effective measures which should then be spread through restricting in-cloud reinforcement steps. This review paper talks about the vulnerabilities that are likely to creep in and the measures to combat them. Also, it suggests a list of preventive measures that can be taken by focusing on each hazard. The paper also discusses various types of clouds – private, public and hybrid cloud and services like SaaS, IaaS and PaaS that are provided by the cloud. A tabular representation of vulnerabilities and problems associated with it gives an easy understanding to user and helps them to decide what measures can be taken for prevention and safety.

Keywords: Cloud computing, security vulnerabilities, cloud service provider, Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), security systems

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