Question 1:(20 marks) Cloud computing seems to be one of the trends of the decade. Many...

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Question 1:(20 marks) Cloud computing seems to be one of the trends of the decade. Many businesses are making the switch every day, as it can, in principle, make daily computing much easier by providing the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. However, these businesses should check first many things, such as the advantages/disadvantages and the security issues before making this switch. In this regard, you are asked to do some research, and write a report, using your own words, that answers the following points: You should tackle the following points: 1. What is cloud computing? 1 mark 2. Cloud computing has several advantages, among which are Cost, Easy implementation, Flexibility for growth, and Efficient recovery. Discuss three of these advantages. 3 marks 3. If you were to switch to cloud computing, what considerations might cross your mind? Discuss at least four concerns. 4 marks 4. What does the term Cloud security mean? Discuss. 2 marks 5. One of the distinctive ways to secure cloud transactions is to use cloud sandbox. Define what is meant by this term and talk briefly about how this cloud sandbox is trained and updated to handle any new malicious attacks. 5 marks 6. In the light of what you have read about cloud computing, draw out your own conclusion. 1 mark. Report Writing: You should follow the following guidelines while writing your report: 4 marks Your report should be between 500 and 600 words in length. Ensure that your report has an appropriate structure and writing style. ▸ Your report should include at least one figure/table. You should include proper references (at least two). Question 1:(20 marks) Cloud computing seems to be one of the trends of the decade. Many businesses are making the switch every day, as it can, in principle, make daily computing much easier by providing the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. However, these businesses should check first many things, such as the advantages/disadvantages and the security issues before making this switch. In this regard, you are asked to do some research, and write a report, using your own words, that answers the following points: You should tackle the following points: 1. What is cloud computing? 1 mark 2. Cloud computing has several advantages, among which are Cost, Easy implementation, Flexibility for growth, and Efficient recovery. Discuss three of these advantages. 3 marks 3. If you were to switch to cloud computing, what considerations might cross your mind? Discuss at least four concerns. 4 marks 4. What does the term Cloud security mean? Discuss. 2 marks 5. One of the distinctive ways to secure cloud transactions is to use cloud sandbox. Define what is meant by this term and talk briefly about how this cloud sandbox is trained and updated to handle any new malicious attacks. 5 marks 6. In the light of what you have read about cloud computing, draw out your own conclusion. 1 mark. Report Writing: You should follow the following guidelines while writing your report: 4 marks Your report should be between 500 and 600 words in length. Ensure that your report has an appropriate structure and writing style. ▸ Your report should include at least one figure/table. You should include proper references (at least two).

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1Using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store manage and process data instead of a local server or a personal computer is known as cloud computing 2cost reduction One of the bigge... View the full answer