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The underlying theoretical framework for the research will be based on a framework developed by Cloud Security Alliance. The CSA provides guidelines on security in the cloud environment. CSA explains that the main purpose of information security in cloud computing is to protect the data that powers applications and systems with an organization. Security controls in cloud computing are similar to those in normal IT settings. However, when people transform their organizations to adopt a cloud computing approach, it becomes challenging to implement the traditional computing methods to facilitate data security within the cloud environment. Therefore, it becomes essential to develop new security strategies as proposed in the CSA. CSA has provided information through guidelines to enable companies to prevent attacks and threats within the cloud environment. This security information is provided under the cloud controls framework. The principles allow cloud vendors, and potential cloud customers to assess the general security of the cloud provider.
Applying the CSA framework in the present research validates the need to explore security challenges that exist within the cloud environment. CSA notes that there are differences in managing security within the cloud environment and traditional environments. Additionally, the framework acknowledges that more companies are migrating to use the cloud. Thus it is important to identify the security challenges that exist within the cloud environment to propose viable solutions. Aligned with the theoretical research the purpose of this research is to explore compliance to regulations (such as CSA guidelines), threats associated with third parties in the cloud and privacy concerns associated with operating in the cloud environment.
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