Koudjo Koumadi

Evaluating Cloud Storage Security in Ghana Koudjo Koumadi

Cloud computing has various benefits which include anywhere/anytime access, collaboration, storage services, and low implementation cost. Nonetheless due to data security and reliability most people are hesitant about outsourcing storage. These concerns can be dismissed if the required authorities enforce policies and monitor the use of tools to enhance the security and reliability of these resources. The use of electronic commerce, data centers, colocation services, etc. by the populace confirms that cloud computing is here to stay. Consequently this article evaluates cloud storage security in Ghana. Through the use of qualitative research, the researcher explore the forms of cloud storage systems, ways to prevent breach in security, suggest other strategies to enhance security and reliability as well as uncover international security and reliability standards offered by the CSPs.