An analysis of the security threats and vulnerabilities of cloud computing in Oman

Amira M. Alzadjali; Ali H. Al-Badi; Saqib Ali

doi:10.1109/INCoS.2015.79

An analysis of the security threats and vulnerabilities of cloud computing in Oman

Amira M. Alzadjali, Ali H. Al-Badi, Saqib Ali

Information Systems

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6 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Cloud computing technology is known for its potential advantages which include cost reduction, enhanced flexibility, improved stability and the provision of a proven delivery platform for delivering IT services to its end users. In spite of the numerous benefits, cloud computing does attract security threats and therefore has vulnerabilities. Understanding and mitigating such threats and vulnerabilities are crucial to its continued existence. The main objective of this research is to explore the various threats and vulnerabilities associated with the cloud computing technologies that have been adopted by different organizations in Oman and hence propose solutions to mitigate them. To achieve the research objective of the study, a survey among the cloud computing users and providers was conducted. The main findings showed that data control and privacy, security risks and security threats present considerable barriers in the implementation of cloud computing.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings - 2015 International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems, IEEE INCoS 2015
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages	423-428
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9781467376945
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/INCoS.2015.79
Publication status	Published - Oct 28 2015
Event	7th International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems, IEEE INCoS 2015 - Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China Duration: Sept 2 2015 → Sept 4 2015

Other

Other	7th International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems, IEEE INCoS 2015
Country/Territory	Taiwan, Province of China
City	Taipei
Period	9/2/15 → 9/4/15

Keywords

cloud computing
frameworks
models
Oman
threats
vulnerabilities

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Computer Networks and Communications
Computer Science Applications
Hardware and Architecture
Artificial Intelligence

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Alzadjali, A. M., Al-Badi, A. H., & Ali, S. (2015). An analysis of the security threats and vulnerabilities of cloud computing in Oman. In Proceedings - 2015 International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems, IEEE INCoS 2015 (pp. 423-428). Article 7312110 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/INCoS.2015.79

An analysis of the security threats and vulnerabilities of cloud computing in Oman. / Alzadjali, Amira M.; Al-Badi, Ali H.; Ali, Saqib.
Proceedings - 2015 International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems, IEEE INCoS 2015. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2015. p. 423-428 7312110.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Alzadjali, AM, Al-Badi, AH & Ali, S 2015, An analysis of the security threats and vulnerabilities of cloud computing in Oman. in Proceedings - 2015 International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems, IEEE INCoS 2015., 7312110, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., pp. 423-428, 7th International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems, IEEE INCoS 2015, Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China, 9/2/15. https://doi.org/10.1109/INCoS.2015.79

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