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What is a Cloud Service Provider (CSP)?

 A CSP is a third-party company that provides a cloud-based platform for software and data storage
and infrastructure. 

What is Platform as a Service (PaaS)? 


 A PaaS is a type of CSP where third-party providers can give consumers the ability to use software
and hardware resources to build and create their own platforms.

Benefits of Cloud Computing:


 Cost Efficient
 Prevention of Lost Data
One disadvantage of cloud computing is information is more vulnerable to privacy threats and security
breaches.
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