A Quantitative Analysis of Infrastructural Security Concerns in Cloud Computing for Indian SMEs

Abstract

SMEs (Small and Medium-size Enterprises) are essential drivers for innovation and growth in India. It is observed that SMEs are picking up the most from cloud computing, as it is a complex and costlier task to set-up and run ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in a traditional way. But, many SMEs generally do not see all the information security risks involved in cloud computing and have to compromise on their data at the end. This paper provides a guidance for SMEs of India about the security aspects of cloud computing. It facilitates the decision making process through the proposal of a taxonomy which highlights the security factors to be considered when evaluating the cloud as a potential solution. The data was collected through a quantitative survey which gave inputs for forming up the taxonomy based on the scenario in India. This paper provides a roadmap to the current and potential stakeholders of cloud who need to ensure security of