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Curtailing the Threats to Cloud Computing in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Curtailing the Threats to Cloud Computing in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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Author(s): John Gyang Chaka (University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa)and Mudaray Marimuthu (University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 30
Source title: Cloud Security: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-8176-5.ch001

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Abstract

Cloud computing enables end users to make use of third party's resources to support their computing needs. The services offered by cloud computing make the technology very critical to the fourth industrial revolution. The benefits include cost minimization, scalability of services, speed, integration and higher data management, low innovation risk, and quicker response to organizational needs, among others. However, these benefits have been threatened by a number of security threats. This chapter seeks to curtail the effects of these threats by enlightening and educating users on the current ways to mitigate them. The chapter first defines cloud computing and highlights its relevance or benefits to businesses in the fourth industrial revolution. In addition, various security threats that are associated with cloud computing are brought to the fore. Thereafter, various measures that are used to mitigate the threats are discussed. The chapter concludes that with adequate enlightenment, the full benefits of cloud computing in industry 4.0 would be better enjoyed by users.

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