Cloud Computing Security Challenges in Multi-Tenant Cloud Computing Environments
TL;DR
The major concerns for security with regard to multi-tenant clouds are discussed, and the advanced mitigation strategies such as zero trust architecture, AI-driven threat detection, and blockchain for security are assessed.
Abstract
Cloud computing has changed the current face of IT infrastructure to a more scalable and on- demand approach to computing resources. But multi-tenancy because of its very nature that accommodates multiple users sharing the same cloud infrastructure introduces serious security threats which include data isolation risks, unauthorized access, insider threats, and vulnerabilities associated with the environment itself with regard to virtualization and network security. Strong security measures, such as encryption, IAM, intrusion detection systems, and regulatory compliance, are needed because they would have to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data in a multi-tenant cloud. This paper discusses the major concerns for security with regard to multi-tenant clouds, and then further assesses the advanced mitigation strategies such as zero trust architecture, AI-driven threat detection, and blockchain for security. They are, indeed, important in addressing these forms of challenges, making cloud services to be secure and resilient for enterprises and users.