The adoption of cloud computing technology has revolutionized the IT landscape, offering scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. However, as organizations increasingly migrate their data and applications to the cloud, concerns about security have grown in tandem. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of cloud computing security challenges, offering a conceptual framework tailored to early adopters. The framework provides a structured approach to address security concerns, enabling organizations to harness the benefits of cloud technology while safeguarding their digital assets.

Cloud Computing, Security Challenges, Data Privacy

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