Data Security Risks and Solutions in Cloud Computing

Cloud computing plays major role in all IT organizations and has become one of the fastest booming areas in IT industry due to its cost-efficiency and flexibility. However, despite the surge in activity and interest, there are significant, persistent concerns about cloud computing that are impeding momentum and will eventually compromise the vision of cloud computing as a new IT procurement model. Though Cloud Computing is accepted by large organizations for the significant advantages it has, the areas of concern cause reluctance and hesitancy to adopt the same. This paper discusses about Cloud Computing, its characteristics, what are the risks faced by the organizations in adopting cloud computing and also aims to provide solutions for some of the security risks faced.