Security Issues in Cloud Computing: A Survey of Risks, Threats and Vulnerabilities

  • Authors:
  • Kamal Dahbur;Bassil Mohammad;Ahmad Bisher Tarakji

  • Affiliations:
  • New York Institute of Technology, Jordan;New York Institute of Technology, Jordan;New York Institute of Technology, Jordan

  • Venue:
  • International Journal of Cloud Applications and Computing
  • Year:
  • 2011

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Abstract

Cloud Computing CC is revolutionizing the methodology by which IT services are being utilized. It is being introduced and marketed with many attractive promises that are enticing to many companies and managers, such as reduced capital costs and relief from managing complex information technology infrastructure. However, along with desirable benefits come risks and security concerns that must be considered and addressed correctly. Thus, security issues must be considered as a major issue when considering Cloud Computing. This paper discusses Cloud Computing and its related concepts; highlights and categorizes many of the security issues introduced by the "cloud"; surveys the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities; and makes the necessary recommendations that can help promote the benefits and mitigate the risks associated with Cloud Computing.