International Journal of Computer Science Issues

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Cloud computing is one of the most discussed topics today in the field of information technology. It introduces a new Internet-based environment for on-demand, dynamic provision of reconfigurable computing resources. The biggest challenge in cloud computing is the security and privacy problems caused by its multi-tenancy nature and the outsourcing of infrastructure, sensitive data and critical applications. In this paper, we propose a framework that identifies security and privacy challenges in cloud computing. It highlights cloud-specific attacks and risks and clearly illustrates their mitigations and countermeasures. We also propose a generic cloud computing security model that helps satisfy security and privacy requirements in the clouds and protect them against various vulnerabilities. The purpose of this work is to advise on security and privacy considerations that should be taken and solutions that might be considered when using the cloud environment by individuals and organizations.