MANAGING CYBER THREATS AND VULNERABILITIES OF DATA ON CLOUD: BEST PRACTICES AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Abstract

Cloud computing is coming forth as one of the most efficient, adaptable and fastest internet technologies in the industry. The focus of this paper is to bring to light the best strategies to manage the security threats associated with data on Cloud Computing. Qualitative research methodology was applied to get a better insight into the purpose and its complications. Qualitative research method of “Interviews” was applied on the paper by conducting several semi-structured interviews with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to retrieve requested Data. Several recommendations were presented for successful implementation of Cloud Computing along with mitigation strategies of security threats. Research was limited to organizations operating in Islamabad. Due to ongoing pandemic majority interviews were taken on calls which may result in an interviewee being biased and interpreting the questions according to their own understanding. With this research, Businesses and enterprises can use the findings to secure their online presence relating to Cloud Computing to ward off potential security threats and planned cyber-attacks.