Key trends in the development of cloud service protection tools toward automation and intelligent monitoring are identified, along with the necessity of integrating technical security measures with organizational incident response procedures and continuous staff awareness training on current cyber threats.
Cloud Computing has completely transformed the way businesses operate today with its scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency. Cloud platforms have become a key component for organizations in various sectors to store data, deploy software, manage infrastructure, and implement digital transformation efforts. But the adoption of cloud computing has made it extremely challenging to deal with several security concerns like data breach, cyberattacks, unauthorized access, insider threats, and compliance concerns. The research paper employs secondary data collection and thematic analysis to critically discuss challenges of cloud security and risk management approaches in contemporary cloud computing environment. A thorough literature review of the scholarly papers from 2015 to 2023 is conducted to assess cybersecurity threats, cloud vulnerabilities, identity management systems, encryption technologies, compliance frameworks, and artificial intelligence-based threat detection systems.Peer reviewed journal articles, conference papers and industry reports were analysed using the method of themed analysis, which identified themes that appeared repeatedly throughout. The results show that cloud environments are still very susceptible to advanced cyberattacks, ranging from weak authentication and insecure APIs to misconfigured cloud services and inadequate governance. The study also points out the effectiveness of modern technologies like multi-factor authentication, zero-trust security models, artificial intelligence, and encryption enhance cloud security performance. But there are still issues in the way of the organizations' operations regarding regulatory compliance, data governance and shared security responsibilities.The study demonstrates that the key factors to achieving effective cloud security are continuous monitoring, robust governance policies, employee awareness training, and high-level cybersecurity frameworks. The study adds to the body of knowledge about the security of cloud computing, and offers practical suggestions for any organization working in the cloud.
Veeramani Sampathkumar, Dinesh Kumar Ramaraj, Rajesh Kotha et al.· International journal of com...· 0 citations
Cloud computing has become a fundamental paradigm for delivering scalable, flexible, and cost-effective computing resources through Internet-based platforms. Its rapid adoption across various sectors has enhanced operational efficiency, resource utilization, and service delivery. Despite these advantages, cloud environments continue to face significant security challenges that threaten the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and services. This review examines the major security threats affecting cloud computing environments, including data breaches, account hijacking, insider threats, insecure application programming interfaces (APIs), cloud misconfigurations, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, multi-tenancy risks, and regulatory compliance issues. The study also analyzes the security implications associated with different cloud services and deployment models. Furthermore, it reviews contemporary security mechanisms and mitigation strategies, including encryption techniques, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Artificial Intelligence-based security systems, DevSecOps practices, and Confidential Computing. In addition, the strengths and limitations of existing approaches are critically discussed, while emerging trends, research gaps, and future research directions are highlighted. By synthesizing recent developments in cloud security, this review provides researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers with a comprehensive understanding of current challenges and promising solutions for securing modern cloud computing environments.
Amat AL-latif H. Abo-Torkhoma, A. A. H. Abo-torkhoma, G. Ali· Emirates International Unive...· 0 citations
Cloud is the essential component for modern computer systems, offering businesses flexible scalability and on-demand resources. However, as attackers use more complex techniques to compromise cloud networks, this technological advancement has ushered in a new era of cybersecurity challenges. Wide-ranging effects, such as data loss, financial penalties, reputational harm, and legal responsibilities, can result from such breaches. In response to these challenges, a strong security framework is essential to effectively protect cloud infrastructure. Recently, several artificial intelligence (AI) techniques have been developed for cyber threat detection. Hence, to get deeper insight into this, the survey aims to analyse the role of cyber threat detection techniques and provide an overview of their applications. To achieve this, around 28 research papers from the years 2023-2026 are reviewed based on their methods, algorithms, datasets, performance metrics, and achievements. Furthermore, this work reviews different types of threats affecting the availability, confidentiality, and integrity of cloud services and resources, and examines the applications, including intrusion detection in cloud and several types of cyber threat detection systems. The core insights formulated in this review provide a comparison of analytics as well as future directions.
Pradnya Patil, J. Bakal· 2026 7th International Confe...· 0 citations
The growing adoption of Cloud Computing has profoundly transformed the management of IT infrastructures by providing flexible, scalable, and on-demand accessible resources. Among the various cloud computing service models, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) enables organizations to outsource their computing, networking, and storage resources to cloud providers. However, this outsourcing raises significant security concerns, particularly regarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of stored data. This paper presents an analytical study of storage security techniques in IaaS environments and examines the main threats that may affect data hosted in the cloud, including unauthorized access, misconfigurations, insider threats, and cyber attacks. Particular attention is given to cryptographic mechanisms used to protect data, including symmetric, asymmetric, and hybrid encryption techniques, as well as client-side and server-side encryption approaches. Based on this analysis, an enhanced secure storage architecture is proposed. This architecture relies on three main techniques: client-side data encryption using AES-256, encryption key protection through RSA, and the use of a Key Management System (KMS). It also incorporates secure communication protocols and enhanced authentication mechanisms. The objective is to ensure effective data protection while preserving the advantages provided by cloud infrastructures. The results of this study highlight the importance of combining robust encryption techniques, secure key management, and appropriate access control mechanisms to strengthen trust in cloud storage solutions. Finally, emerging approaches such as homomorphic encryption and Zero Trust architectures are presented as promising directions for future developments in cloud security.
Yahaya Coulibaly, Ouedraogo Paloute Karim Charlemagne, Ouedraogo Yann Christian Florian et al.· International Journal of Lat...· 0 citations
In the digital era, the prevalence of cyber threats within cloud-based infrastructures presents a formidable challenge. This study introduces a novel approach that combines the immutable nature of blockchain technology with advanced detection mechanisms to enhance the security of cloud environments. We propose a model that leverages the synergy of blockchain's distributed ledger capabilities and cutting-edge intrusion detection systems (IDS) to establish a dynamic and decentralized framework for cyber-attack detection and prevention. Our innovative method involves a multi-layered detection algorithm that operates in conjunction with a blockchain network to make sure the data integrity and veracity of application transmissions. With integration, the proposed system not only detects but also systematically records cyber attack patterns, thereby creating a robust database of digital signatures that can be used for future prevention measures. This proactive approach ensures a swift and secure method of identifying potential threats, which will significantly reduce the risk of data breaches along with system infiltrations. The implementation of this method is anticipated to provide a reliable and transparent mechanism for safeguarding sensitive information stored within cloud services. It advances cybersecurity, protecting service providers and end-users from changing cyber threats.
Eruguralla SatishBabu, Smitha Chowdary· International Conference Com...· 0 citations
The research concludes that the integration of Wazuh SIEM with the MITRE ATT&CK framework is effective in detecting and analyzing cyber attacks on Windows Server 2019, with practical contributions in the form of implementation guidelines for rule-based detection and correlation rules for multi-stage attack detection.
Ikhwan Alfath Nurul Fathony, Affix Mareta, O. Wardhani et al.· Jurnal Sains, Nalar, dan Apl...· 0 citations