Cloud Computing Security: Risks, Mitigation, and Research Proposal

This report delves into the critical aspects of cloud computing security, addressing its features and inherent risks. It begins by defining cloud computing and outlining research objectives, which include identifying key features, explaining characteristics, and determining security threats. The report presents a comprehensive literature review, evaluating recent articles on cloud computing and its security challenges, such as privacy concerns and hacking incidents. It explores various methodologies, including research philosophy, approach, design, and data gathering methods, to provide a structured framework for investigating the subject. The report also addresses ethical considerations, potential risks associated with the methodology, and a detailed work plan. The findings emphasize the importance of secure networks and the avoidance of third-party servers for cloud computing operations. The report aims to provide insights into enhancing the privacy of sensitive data and mitigating cyber-security threats in cloud-based environments. The research design includes both qualitative and quantitative methods, incorporating a literature review and a survey to gather comprehensive data. The report concludes with a discussion of research strategies and data analysis techniques to achieve the research objectives effectively.