Businesses worldwide are increasingly becoming aware about how to provide easy access to their services and infrastructure over the internet.

Cloud Computing is the on-demand available computer system that allows data storage and access over the internet.

Cloud computing raises privacy concerns because the service provider has access to all the sensitive data. There is the risk that the provider my disclose the sensitive data or use it without authorization. However, there are some privacy and security threats that come with using cloud computing. These include:

• Data loss
• Data security issues
• Service disruption
• Malicious attacks
• Multitenancy issues

Two Categories of Cloud Computing Security

– Network Security

– Data Security

Data Security means ensuring safety against unauthorized access, modification, disruption, use, or disclosure of sensitive information. Data security comprises three attributes: Authentication, Authorization and Auditing.

Network Security is a broad term that covers multiple devices, processes, and technologies. It sets rules and configures the design to ensure optimal protection of the computer networks and data.

Some Unwelcome Consequences of Data Breaches:

• Compromised reviewer anonymity
• Disclosure of researchers
• Acceptance of success records

How to Protect Data Privacy on Cloud Storage

• Use data encryption
• Avoid storing very sensitive information on cloud storage
• Limit access to the cloud storage