Research Report
Research Report
Research Report
for
Prepared by
Muhammad Jamshed Khan (1912120)
Izhan Alam Khan (1912115)
Kashan Ahmed (1912121)
Akshay Kumar (1912258)
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Abstract.. .........................................................................................................................................1
1. Introduction ..............................................................................................................................1
2. Problem Statement...................................................................................................................1
3. Application Domain .................................................................................................................2
4. Problem Area ...........................................................................................................................2
5. Development Done ...................................................................................................................2
6. Literature review .....................................................................................................................1
7. Solution Statement ...................................................................................................................2
8. Objectives..................................................................................................................................2
9. Research Questions ..................................................................................................................2
10. Hypothesis.................................................................................................................................2
11. Scope..........................................................................................................................................2
12. Methodology .............................................................................................................................3
13. Limitations ................................................................................................................................4
14. Assumptions..............................................................................................................................4
15. Gantt chart ...............................................................................................................................1
The Impact of cloud computing in business operations and Information Security
become more prevalent. The benefits of cloud
computing, such as scalability, cost-effectiveness,
and accessibility, come with risks, including the
Abstract potential for security breaches and loss of data,
Cloud computing is a popular technology that which can significantly impact business operations.
enables businesses to access computing resources Additionally, businesses face challenges in
flexibly and cost-effectively. However, its adoption managing cloud computing resources and
comes with risks, including the potential for integrating them into their existing IT infrastructure.
security breaches and data loss, which can The lack of knowledge and expertise in cloud
computing and the absence of standardization in the
significantly impact business operations. This industry pose additional challenges for businesses in
research paper examines the impact of cloud ensuring the security of their data and maintaining
computing on business operations and information the continuity of their operations.
security. The study includes a literature review and
a qualitative research design, including semi- Therefore, this research paper aims to explore the
structured interviews with business professionals impact of cloud computing on business operations
and information security. The research will examine
and cloud computing experts. The research the benefits and risks associated with cloud
identifies the benefits and risks of cloud computing computing adoption and management, identify the
adoption and management, the challenges and challenges and opportunities, and explore strategies
opportunities, and strategies and best practices for and best practices for ensuring the security of data
ensuring data security and business continuity in the and maintaining the continuity of business
cloud. The findings indicate that cloud computing operations in the cloud.
offers several benefits, but businesses face
The paper is organized as follows: Section 2
challenges in managing cloud computing resources provides a literature review of cloud computing and
and integrating them into their IT infrastructure. its impact on business operations and information
The research contributes to the development of best security. Section 3 presents the research
practices for ensuring the security of data and methodology, including the research design, data
maintaining the continuity of business operations in collection, and analysis. Section 4 discusses the
the cloud. findings of the research, including the benefits and
risks of cloud computing, the challenges and
opportunities, and the strategies and best practices
Keywords: Cloud computing, business operations, for ensuring the security of data and maintaining the
information security, benefits, risks, challenges, continuity of business operations in the cloud.
opportunities, strategies, best practices.. Section 5 concludes the paper with a summary of
the research findings and their implications for
businesses.
1. Introduction
2. Problem Statement
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way
businesses access computing resources, providing a The adoption of cloud computing has become a
flexible, scalable, and cost-effective model that necessity for businesses to remain competitive and
enables businesses to focus on their core meet customer demands. However, the benefits of
competencies. With cloud computing, businesses cloud computing come with risks, including the
can access a wide range of computing services, potential for security breaches and loss of data,
including infrastructure, platforms, and which can significantly impact business operations.
applications, without the need for significant Moreover, businesses face challenges in managing
upfront investments in hardware and software. This cloud computing resources and integrating them
has made cloud computing a popular choice for into their existing IT infrastructure. The lack of
businesses of all sizes, from startups to knowledge and expertise in cloud computing and
multinational corporations. the absence of standardization in the industry pose
additional challenges for businesses in ensuring the
However, as more and more businesses adopt cloud security of their data and maintaining the continuity
computing, concerns regarding its impact on of their operations. Therefore, it is essential to
business operations and information security have understand the impact of cloud computing on
The Impact of cloud computing in business operations and Information Security
business operations and information security, measures to mitigate these risks by implementing
including the benefits and risks, to develop effective robust security measures and ensuring that their
strategies for its adoption and management. employees are adequately trained to use cloud
computing services securely.
6. Literature review
Alternative Hypothesis
2nd Objective: Current Limitations of Previous Organizations that adopt cloud computing
Work experience a significant improvement in the
performance of their business operations compared
(Refer to Literature Review) to those that do not adopt cloud computing. This
3rd Objective: Design Development Assessment improvement may include increased efficiency,
• Identify a clear and focused research productivity, and profitability in various aspects of
question. the business, such as data management,
• Conduct a comprehensive literature review collaboration, and scalability. The extent of the
on cloud computing. improvement may depend on the specific
• Develop a research methodology including implementation and usage of cloud computing in
sample population, data collection, analysis, the organization.
and ethical considerations.
• Collect and rigorously analyze data using
chosen methods.
• Interpret findings and draw conclusions 11. Scope
relevant to identified problems and
solutions. Business Operations:
• Write a well-organized academic paper • Changes in productivity, collaboration,
following a standard format. remote work, and accessibility of data and
• Evaluate the paper for clarity, accuracy, and applications
completeness, and seek feedback from peers • Implications for compliance and regulatory
or colleagues. requirements and impact on the job market
Information Security:
• Challenges related to data privacy, security
breaches, and potential risks related to
9. Research Questions public cloud services
• Benefits of improved security measures
1. How has the adoption of cloud computing provided by cloud service providers and the
impacted the efficiency and productivity of role of disaster recovery in business
businesses? continuity
The Impact of cloud computing in business operations and Information Security
IT Infrastructure: 10. Write Research Paper: Write a paper
• Changes in cost structures, scalability, and including intro, lit review, methodology,
flexibility of businesses results, discussion, and conclusion sections,
• Role of cloud service providers in managing and cite all sources used.
infrastructure and potential implications for
legacy systems. Phase 2
Problems: