Cost-effective, efficient, and scalable, cloud computing remains the top choice for many organizations. However, it comes with its own set of vulnerabilities if proper precautions aren't taken. According to the “Cloud Security Spotlight Report,” 90 percent of organizations are concerned about public cloud security.

Here are some common cloud security issues:

Distributed-Denial-of-Service Attacks

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks have become more prevalent against cloud infrastructures. With the rise of technologically advanced devices, DDoS attacks can overwhelm cloud systems, causing downtime or disruptions.

Shared Cloud Computing Services

Not all cloud hosting solutions provide adequate security between users, leading to shared resources. This can result in threats originating from other clients within the same cloud computing service.

Malware Injection

Malware injections involve embedding malicious code into cloud services, compromising the integrity of sensitive data and allowing attackers to eavesdrop or steal information.

Employee Negligence

Employee negligence remains a significant security concern, especially with cloud solutions. Employees accessing cloud services from personal devices may inadvertently expose systems to external threats.

Data Loss and Inadequate Backups

Inadequate data backups and syncing can leave businesses vulnerable to data loss, particularly with ransomware threats. Proper backup solutions are essential to mitigate these risks.

Phishing and Social Engineering Attacks

Cloud systems are susceptible to phishing and social engineering attacks due to their accessibility. Employees must be educated to recognize and avoid these types of threats.