Cloud Security Challenges and Best Practices

Abstract

Cloud computing has transformed modern information technology by providing scalable, flexible, and cost-effective services. However, the increasing adoption of public, private, and hybrid cloud environments has introduced significant security challenges, including data breaches, misconfigurations, identity theft, insider threats, insecure APIs, compliance issues, and ransomware attacks. This paper examines the major cloud security challenges, discusses best practices for securing cloud environments, and highlights future trends in cloud security governance and risk management.