Classification of threats and countermeasures of cloud computing

Abstract

This article focuses on the study of cloud computing, it’s various models, and cloud service types such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. It emphasizes the security challenges and cyber threats associated with cloud environments, while also proposing methods and solutions to protect these systems. The study underlines the advantages of cloud computing in offering rapid, cost-effective access to technology and services, but also points out the vulnerabilities of multi-tenant architectures and the need for robust security measures to address these risks. Additionally, the article presents a detailed analysis of major security threats such as data loss, forgery, man-in-the-middle attacks, and denial of service (DoS) attacks—and explores detection and prevention techniques. These include the use of advanced tools for threat monitoring and pattern analysis, aimed at strengthening security and boosting user trust in cloud computing systems.