Loading Now
IJCT Current Issue

Cybersecurity in the Age of Cloud Computing: Threats, Challenges, and Mitigation Strategies

IJCT JOURNAL, International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Paper Publication fees, High Impact Factor, Fast Publication Journal, Low Publication Charges, Submit an article, Call for paper, Peer review journal, Engineering students journal
Cybersecurity in Cloud Computing: Threats, Challenges, and Mitigation Strategies | IJCT Journal | Low Publication Fees | High Impact Factor Journal | Fast Publication Journal

Cybersecurity in the Age of Cloud Computing: Threats, Challenges, and Mitigation Strategies

1-Corresponding Author: Harmain Khilji, Department of Computer Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), SAHIWAL CAMPUS

Email: harmainsp21@gmail.com

2-Abdul Rehman Qureshi, Dawood University of Engineering & Technology Karachi

Email: qureshiabdulrehman3@gmail.com

Abstract

Cloud computing has reshaped global industries by offering scalable, flexible, and cost-efficient solutions for data management and storage. However, the rapid adoption of cloud services has introduced increasingly complex cybersecurity threats. This paper explores the fundamental cybersecurity risks associated with cloud computing, including data breaches, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, insider threats, misconfigurations, and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). By analyzing cloud security challenges—such as data privacy, shared responsibility, multi-cloud security, and technical limitations—this study identifies key mitigation strategies. The potential of AI-driven threat detection, Zero Trust Architecture, blockchain, and quantum-resistant encryption is evaluated. We conclude with case studies from major providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) and discuss future directions for cloud cybersecurity.

Keywords

Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, DDoS Attacks, Insider Threats, Advanced AI-Driven Threat Detection, Zero Trust Architecture

References

  1. S. Marston, Z. Li, S. Bandyopadhyay, J. Zhang, and A. Ghalsasi, “Cloud computing — The business perspective,” Decision Support Systems, vol. 51, no. 1, pp. 176-189, 2011.
  2. M. Armbrust et al., “A view of cloud computing,” Communications of the ACM, vol. 53, no. 4, pp. 50-58, 2010.
  3. “Capital One Data Breach,” U.S. Department of Justice, July 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.justice.gov/. [Accessed: 28-October-2024].
  4. A. Gupta, D. Agrawal, and C. C. Chang, “Amazon AWS Shield: DDoS Attack Protection,” Amazon Web Services Documentation, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://aws.amazon.com/. [Accessed: 28-October-2024].
  5. M. Bishop, “Insider Threats in Cloud Computing,” IEEE Security & Privacy, vol. 17, no. 5, pp. 39-45, 2019.
  6. D. R. Thomas and T. J. Holt, “Data Breaches, Cyber Threats, and Cybersecurity in the Digital Age,” International Journal of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 1-10, 2020.
  7. M. L. Brown and S. E. Johnson, “Security Implications of Cloud Misconfiguration,” Journal of Cybersecurity Technology, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 22-37, 2022.
  8. “Microsoft Azure Sentinel,” Microsoft Azure Documentation, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://azure.microsoft.com/. [Accessed: 28-October-2024].
  9. C. Wachter and S. V. Taylor, “Understanding and Mitigating Advanced Persistent Threats in Cloud Environments,” IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 45-58, 2021.
  10. “Google Cloud BeyondCorp,” Google Cloud Documentation, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://cloud.google.com/. [Accessed: 28-October-2024].
  11. N. Kshetri, “Blockchain’s roles in strengthening cybersecurity and protecting privacy,” Telecommunications Policy, vol. 41, no. 10, pp. 1027-1038, 2017.
  12. M. A. Khan and K. Salah, “IoT security: Review, blockchain solutions, and open challenges,” Future Generation Computer Systems, vol. 82, pp. 395-411, 2018.
  13. T. Y. Zuo, “Quantum-Resistant Encryption for Cloud Data Protection,” Journal of Applied Cryptography, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 189-207, 2022.
  14. S. Rezaei and J. Xing, “AI-Driven Threat Detection in Cloud Systems,” IEEE Cloud Computing, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 36-45, 2021.
  15. J. Morgan, “The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Cloud Security,” Computer Science Review, vol. 45, pp. 22-29, 2022.
  16. “AWS GuardDuty – Threat Detection Service,” Amazon Web Services Documentation, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://aws.amazon.com/. [Accessed: 28-October-2024].
  17. R. Evans, J. Donahue, and P. Gleason, “Privacy Challenges in Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Environments,” IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 59-71, 2023.
  18. S. Iqbal and L. Jones, “Quantum-Safe Cryptography: A New Era of Data Protection,” Proceedings of the IEEE, vol. 107, no. 6, pp. 1032-1045, 2020.
Cybersecurity in the Age of Cloud ComputingDownload

Share this content:

Tag

IJCT Latest News

Post Comment

Reviewer Board