Cloud Computing

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Do you know anything about cloud computing ? Lets discuss about Cloud Computing.

We can define Cloud Computing as ;
It is the transmission of different services through the internet. They include tools and applications like data storage, servers, databases, networking, and software.

Cloud computing makes a great deviation from traditional businesses think about IT resources. There are some reasons for why organizations changing to cloud computing because of its advantages. Some of them are;

1. Security
2. Speed
3. Productivity
4. Cost
5. Global Scale

Also there are some different types of cloud computing ;

1. Public cloud

   Public clouds are owned and operated by a third-party cloud service providers, which deliver their computing resources like servers and storage over the Internet. With a public cloud, all hardware, software, and other supporting infrastructure is owned and managed by the cloud provider. You access these services and manage your account using a web browser.

2. Private cloud

   A private cloud refers to cloud computing resources used exclusively by a single business or organization. A private cloud can be physically located on the company’s on-site data center. A private cloud is one in which the services and infrastructure are maintained on a private network.

3. Hybrid cloud

   Hybrid clouds combine public and private clouds, bound together by technology that allows data and applications to be shared between them. By allowing data and applications to move between private and public clouds, a hybrid cloud gives your business greater flexibility, more deployment options, and helps optimize your existing infrastructure, security, and compliance.

The World of Business Cloud Computing

Most of Businesses uses cloud computing in different ways. Some users maintain all apps and data on the cloud, while others use a hybrid model, keeping certain apps and data on private servers and others on the cloud.

When it comes to providing services, the big players in the corporate computing sphere include:

• Google Cloud
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft Azure
• IBM Cloud
• Aliyun

Security Risks of Cloud computing

There are also a disadvantage side for every function. This also may affect us in negative way, Security has always been a big concern with the cloud especially when it comes to sensitive medical records and financial information. While regulations force cloud computing services to shore up their security and compliance measures, it remains an ongoing issue. Encryption protects vital information, but if that encryption key is lost, the data disappears. Some online threats include;

• Data Breaches
• Hijacking of Accounts
• Insider Threat
• Malware Injection
• Abuse of Cloud Services
• Insecure APIs