Public Cloud Security Issues

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The obvious benefits offered by cloud computing technology have not only made it inevitable, but also irresistible for business to embrace this ever-innovating technology. While scalability and agility improve business productivity levels, optimization of resources decreases Capex and Opex. However, choosing the right cloud model for your business requirements is a tough task. Businesses have the option to choose a Public, Private or a Hybrid cloud.

With the public cloud offering a cost-effective model, small and medium businesses are turning to this option. However, price is not the only criteria to be concerned with; data integrity and security are also major areas for consideration. Below are certain security issues businesses should address when determining which cloud model is best for their business.

Multi-tenancy issues

A public cloud is offered at an affordable price because resources are shared …