How Small Businesses Can Effectively Protect Their Data When Using Public Cloud Services

Oyebode, Busayo Joshua (2024) How Small Businesses Can Effectively Protect Their Data When Using Public Cloud Services. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

This study explores how small businesses can protect their data when using public cloud services. While cloud computing offers benefits like flexibility and cost savings, many small businesses face challenges such as limited resources, lack of expertise, and difficulty meeting regulations like GDPR. Common problems include weak data encryption, poor access control, and incomplete security policies, leaving these businesses vulnerable to cyber threats.

The research combines surveys and case studies to identify these challenges and find solutions. Surveys show trends in how small businesses allocate resources and manage compliance, while case studies highlight specific security gaps and practical needs. Based on these findings, a security framework is developed to help small businesses improve their cloud security. The framework focuses on affordable and practical measures like stronger encryption, role-based access control, and compliance monitoring tools.

This framework offers clear, cost-effective solutions to help small businesses reduce risks and adopt cloud services securely. By addressing their unique needs, the study provides practical strategies that are easy to implement and tailored to the limitations of small businesses.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Pantridge, Michael UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Cloud computing Q Science > QA Mathematics > Computer software > Computer Security T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Computer software > Computer Security K Law > KDK Republic of Ireland > Data Protection H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Small Business Sector
Divisions:	School of Computing > Master of Science in Cyber Security
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	28 Jul 2025 08:40
Last Modified:	28 Jul 2025 08:40
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8237

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