A Security Threats Measurement Model for Reducing Cloud Computing Security Risk

Abstract

Cloud computing is the trend of information resources sharing and also an important tool for enterprises or organizations to enhance competitiveness. Users have the flexibility to adjust request and configuration. However, network security and resource sharing issues have continued to threaten the operation of cloud computing, making cloud computing security encounter serious test. How to evaluate cloud computing security has become a topic worthy of further exploration. Combining system, management and technique three levels security factors, this paper proposes a Security Threats Measurement Model (STMM). Applying the STMM, security of cloud computing system environment can be effectively evaluated and cloud computing security defects and problems can be concretely identified. Based on the evaluation results, the user can choice the higher security service provider or request the service provider security improvement actions.