Author(s): Ifeanyi Amuche Ilochonwu

Abstract: Cloud computing has become a cornerstone of modern digital technology, enabling organizations to scale operations, enhance accessibility, and reduce costs. However, as cloud-based applications proliferate, they are increasingly exposed to sophisticated security threats that jeopardize data integrity, privacy, and service availability. This paper presents a systematic review of cloud security paradigms with a focus on threat mitigation strategies. The study analyzes literatures on security threats in cloud environments, such as data breaches, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, account hijacking, malware attacks, and data breaches, insider attacks, and service disruptions. The review explores a range of mitigation techniques, such as encryption, multi-factor authentication, data encryption technique, cloud network security, cloud penetrating testing, physical security of the infrastructure, servers’ intrusion detection systems, and secure cloud architectures. The paper assesses the efficacy of these strategies in addressing vulnerabilities specific to cloud platforms. The study findings showcase the need for a multi-layered security approach that involves both technical and organizational measures to safeguard cloud-based applications. This review provides a comprehensive understanding of the current state of cloud security and highlights emerging trends in threat mitigation, offering valuable insights for researchers, cloud service providers, and organizations deploying cloud technologies.

DOI: 10.33545/27075907.2024.v5.i2b.75

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