Security concerns and Social Problems

Security Concerns

            The potential for data breaches on the cloud would have a significant and large scale impact. It not designed properly, small flaws could allow cyber attackers access to a mass array of client data. This problem is additionally challenging because measures to address security could potentially lead to data loss (Samson, 2013). Aside from outside hackers, security breaches could also come from internal employees, making it even more difficult to track. Cloud abuse is also a security concern, as it can be used to aid hackers in attacks by using the cloud to share malware or viruses.

Social Problems

            Cloud computing may be a part of a larger trend which supports sharing information with others. This concept is seen on social media sites as well as the inherent synching abilities many phones come equipped with. The idea of reasonable expectation of privacy has significantly developed in the information age. The development of laws and standards surrounding cloud computing will continue to shape and change society’s understanding of privacy and approach to technology.