Cloud computing is the use of remote servers hosted by third parties (instead of local servers or computers) to store, process, and manage data and perform operations. It delivers on-demand computing services over the internet, eliminating the need for an organization to own its own computing infrastructure or data centers. There are many advantages cloud computing provides, such as speed and efficiency via dynamic scaling. However, it also raises a range of concerns about security threats, such as:
- Data breaches
- Malicious insiders
- Account hijacking
- Malware infections
- Key management
- DDoS attacks
Security is one reason some companies are reluctant to transition to cloud computing. However, data stored in reliable cloud services can be very secure.