Cloud Computing Research

1. What are cloud service providers?

-A Cloud Service provider is a third-party resource where businesses cant

connect and network with each other.

2. What is Platform as a service?

-A Platform as a service (PaaS) is a third-party provider that delivers

hardware and software tools over the internet. (Tech Target)

3. What are the two (2) benefits of cloud computing?

-Helps lower overall cost

-More efficient and reliable than any other resource

4. What is one (1) disadvantage of using cloud computing?

-Possible security breaks can lead to a hacker gaining inside knowledge

of a company and may have access to multiple valuable assets in the

company.

Sources:

Ramakrishnan, M. (2023, January 24). Disadvantages of cloud computing: Does it increase

downtime?. Emeritus Online Courses. https://emeritus.org/blog/technology-disadvantages-
of-cloud-computing/

Google. (n.d.). What is a cloud service provider?  |  google cloud. Google.

https://cloud.google.com/learn/what-is-a-cloud-service-provider