Security threats, risks and open source cloud computing security solutions for libraries

Abstract

Purpose

In recent years, a large number of organizations have found that cloud computing has many advantages leading to a surge in its adoption.

Design/methodology/approach

Cloud computing involves the usage of large servers for the access of data, its storage and manipulation as well as provisioning of other services.

Findings

When infrastructure, applications, data and storage are hosted by cloud providers, there are huge security risks associated with each type of service offered.

Originality/value

There are a number of considerations, apart from cost which must be evaluated before choosing any particular provider. Sometimes, the physical location of the servers may also be a factor to consider, if sensitive duty is involved.

Citation

Yuvaraj, M. (2015), "Security threats, risks and open source cloud computing security solutions for libraries", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 32 No. 7, pp. 16-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-04-2015-0026