Cloud Based Services And Security Issues
In absence of proper security protection while enjoying benefits of cloud based services, a business can be exposed to various potential dangers which can lead to loss of data or critical information and thus turning the gain of using cloud based services into a loss. The aim here is to enlighten the potential future clients of cloud based services and decision makers about the underlying security implications of cloud based services for their business. The idea is to help business owners and organizations etc evaluate and compare the security features from various cloud based service providers. When a business is considering a shift to cloud based services, it must have a thorough understanding of security benefits and risks involved in such a technology shift. Each model like; Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) has security concerns and needs. Cloud based services have certain risks involved when it comes to security and privacy of data being shared within or outside the cloud. Knowledge of threats, risks, exposures and safeguards involved in cloud based services environments will help a business make an informed decisions. Every organization or company must perform its own analysis of its needs, benefits and risks.
Most of the security concerns which exist in a cloud based service environment arise from external control over organizational assets like “data” and the potential for mismanagement of such assets. Shifting to a cloud based service environment involves giving up control over your assets and entering into a more exposed environment. In the absence of proper knowledge of the technology being used, the risks involved are amplified. This lack of control demands for a more responsible use of cloud based services in order to maintain control over the security and privacy of data assets of the company. A company or an organization can ensure better control and privacy of assets by including a precise clause in the contract with the service provider or by gaining better operational know-how. The various security concerns and risks involved are:
1.Loss of control: In a public cloud based services, customers losses control over various issues that may affect security scenario.
2.Responsibility ambiguity: The split in responsibilities of security between the provider and the customer creates a gap in the security concerns leaving some aspects unguarded.
3.Authentication and Authorization: Data on the cloud is to be accessed by many type of users like employees, contractors, partners and customers. One needs to ensure that the data is accessible only to the concerned user.
4.Handling of security incidents: Detection, reporting and management of security breakdown are also a major concern for any business or organization.
5.Employee breach: People working within an organization or company may intentional or unintentionally cause loss of critical data.
6.Service unavailability: A hardware, software or communication network failures, can lead to a major stand still scenario, which can also cause huge financial losses.
These are just few major issues of concern which should be kept in mind while opting for a cloud based service. Though there are risks involved, but as long as the benefits outweigh the risks, cloud based services will dominate the market.
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