A Review on Cloud Security Risks and Security Awareness

Abstract

Cloud computing has emerged as a transformative paradigm, providing on-demand access to computing resources such as storage, servers, networks, and applications over the internet.

It offers scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions through three primary service models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Despite its widespread adoption across industries, cloud computing introduces significant security challenges that organizations and individual users must address proactively. This study explores cloud security risks, user awareness levels, and cloud adoption patterns among a sample of 50 respondents collected via a structured Google Form survey. Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and Power BI. The findings reveal that while users demonstrate a general awareness of cloud security risks, they frequently fail to implement adequate security practices. The paper concludes with actionable recommendations for bridging the gap between awareness and practice.