Security Issues in Cloud Computing

More and more businesses are seeking cloud services as cloud computing increases its presence in public sector. These cloud services include SaaS (Software as a Service), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) etc. The security nuances of cloud are becoming more evident as cloud computing expands rapidly. Also as more and more information is being put on the cloud, the different cloud security issues are arising. This paper discusses security challenges in cloud computing, security issues regarding Information security, data security, network security, access management etc. Some security practices to be considered for cloud environment are also recommended.