Cloud Computing Security Frameworks: Addressing Emerging Cyber Threats
Keywords:
Cloud computing, Security of cloud services, Risk assessment, Data protection, Cyber threats, Mitigation strategies.Abstract
This paper critically examines the efficacy of current cloud
security frameworks in mitigating advanced persistent
threats, data breaches, and insider threats within dynamic
cloud environments. It evaluates how well these
frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, FedRAMP, and SOC 2,
align with the Cloud Security Alliance's benchmarks for
addressing prevalent cloud vulnerabilities. Furthermore,
the research delves into the adaptability of these
frameworks to novel attack vectors and their capacity to
ensure regulatory compliance in a multitenant cloud
infrastructure. It further investigates the societal impact of
these cyberattacks, proposing general preventive measures
and advocating for policy changes to enhance public
awareness and safeguard cloud services. This study also
undertakes a comparative analysis of established security
frameworks like COBIT 5, NIST, and ISO, alongside cloud specific methodologies such as CSA STAR and AWS Well Architected Framework, to identify their respective
strengths and limitations in addressing the unique security
challenges presented by cloud computing.
