CSE120 Computer Science Principles

Greetings To all. I am here to talk about Data breach a security threat to cloud environment.

Cloud Environment is the Current trend in technology. All the IoT devices wants to use cloud environment for their personal benefits. This technology has made our life easier and smoother. But with the emergence of the technology there are security related issues to it. Data breach is one of them.

In this speech I will begin with describing the basic knowledge about cloud environment. Why is it so necessary?. Then further I will talk about its one of the security threats. That is Data breach. I will tell you why data breach is the major security threat in cloud environment.  What are the causes and solution for it?.

Beginning with the cloud environment. It is considered as an emerging technology. Here the question arises, why do we need cloud environment?. What does it mean?. So basically, cloud environment offers services through internet. It means that the user can use a software without installing it in their personal computer. This means a lot in terms of technology. So now the question arise what more does cloud computing offers?. The answer is really big. But in brief, by using cloud computing, user can use any services anywhere on any system. It is highly reliable in terms of data storage and usage. It is versatile in nature that means user can use multiple application at same time. Big companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon Provide cloud environment for individuals and organisations.

So, we can now understand the importance of cloud environment. But having so many advantages, it does have cyber security issues and threats. There are many security related misses in cloud environment like authentication, authorization, network security, and data breach. Among these data breach is the major threat to cloud environment.

What is data breach?. Why it is major threat to cloud environment?. Let us know one by one. Data breach means taking or stealing the data from the system through unauthorized way, without the knowledge of administrated or system owner. Now here the question arise what type of data stealing is done?. Well, the answer is any sensitive and valuable data. It can be user personal data, credit card details, user health information, Trade secret, Confidential documents, anything that is valuable or sensitive. Now you must be getting idea that if you lose all these data of yours then what will happen to you. This is one of the reasons why it a major it is considered as a major threat in security related issues. Many companies, big organisations have suffered data breach attacks. You must have watch WWE. Yes, World Wrestling Entertainment. They use AWS as their cloud environment and has suffered data breach attack.

Now, let us come to know what causes data breach attack. How it has been increasing continuously from last 10-15 years. Well, you will be surprised to know that the data breach has been so successful because of human error, negligence, avoiding threats. Yeah this is one of the major causes for data breach attack. What about other reasons?. Well, there are many other reasons. Like hacking. Yeah hacking, generally involves external party. It is done by using phishing, malware and skimming. More other reason is exposing the data to web accidently. Insider theft. Here insider theft means an employees or staff working in the organisation is responsible for data breach, they harm the system or corrupt it and thus steal the data without providing knowledge to their leaders. You never know, who can cheat on you!. Other reason also includes stealing the physical devices containing data. Here physical devices include, laptop, smartphones, pen drives, disks or other devices that has valuable or sensitive data.

As you have seen, there are many causes for data breach. No need to be disappointed. We also have solutions for it. Yes every thing as an answer. Similarly, here also we have answers. We cannot completely avoid the data breach threat but yes we can reduce the risk or causes for data breach. The solutions include using Cryptographic encryption. It is considered as a best solution to secure data. Multi factor Authentication.  It means using two or more factors to gain access to the resources. You must haves seen this feature in your smartphone and laptop. You use passwords, Pin fingerprint scan, face scan to login in to your system. This is the multi factor authentication. Here you need to goo through more that two ways to gain access to the system. The other emerging solution for data breach is using Micro segmenting. By using this, the access to the network is limited. Only require information is shared and rest information are kept safe and secure, and thus it reduces the chances of damage, scope or breach.

So, we have known about cloud environment, its features. Data breach. Causes and solutions. Before concluding I would like to say you that technology is here to make our life easier. You must use it. But be attentive with your data. Your data defines you, if you lose it, you will lose everything. Be safe and attentive always.

Thank You for your patience.

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