Security Issues Present in Cloud Computing

Abstract

Abstract - Cloud computing has increasingly become part of day to day operations from large government organizations to international level corporations as well as the common mobile smart phone user. The availability of high Internet connections has contributed to the growth of cloud computing. Hence, the demand for security in cloud computing has become crucial and increases as it becomes essential in business operations, services, and other uses that are provided by cloud based computing. This paper discusses the characteristics of cloud computing, main services offered by cloud computing providers, major threats and security issues that affect cloud computing environments, and some available solutions to such threats. Also, this paper proposes a method that offers data encryption and integrity in databases residing on cloud environments. Key Terms - Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Encryption, Security