This annotated bibliography surveys twelve sources on information technology topics, with a primary focus on cloud computing security, risk management, and governance. The entries span academic journals, industry publications, and trade magazines, covering subjects such as cloud architecture, network security threats, legal protections, data privacy, and organizational strategy. Each annotation summarizes the source's purpose, audience, and key arguments. Together, the sources paint a comprehensive picture of the opportunities and risks associated with cloud adoption, while highlighting the consistent concern among scholars and practitioners for safeguarding sensitive data in an increasingly digital world.
This annotated bibliography compiles twelve sources on information technology, with a concentrated focus on cloud computing, data security, risk management, legal protections, and organizational governance. The sources span academic journals, industry publications, and trade magazines. Recurring themes across the literature include the security of sensitive data, the responsibilities of cloud users and providers, and the strategic implications of cloud adoption for organizations of all sizes.
Baker, N. (2011). The Borderless Enterprise. Internal Auditor, August, 28–33.
This article endeavors to explain the various trends in digital media. The author contends that the use of digital technology is evidence of a deeper trend and shift in global culture. The article is as philosophical as it is technical, and could be considered either a technical article or a philosophy of technology article.
Durkee, D. (2010). Why Cloud Computing Will Never Be Free. Communication of the ACM, 53(5), 62–70.
This author intends to prepare readers for the revolutionary changes in the market brought about by cloud computing. The article is accessible to both beginners and experts in the field. The author describes the fundamental characteristics of clouds and cloud computing, as well as models and strategies regarding the marketing and pricing of cloud services. The author does a thorough job of providing context and background on cloud computing in order to support his central thesis — that cloud computing will never be free. The author also attempts to make predictions about future trends and patterns in the cloud technology market.
Marsan, C.D. (2010). Census Bureau counting heads in the cloud. Network World — Trend Analysis, 10–11.
This trend analysis provides examples of how large organizations that handle enormous volumes of data — such as the U.S. Census Bureau — are now utilizing cloud computing. The article praises the use of cloud computing and serves as a compelling example of its benefits and strengths on a large, federal scale.
McAfee, A. (2011). What Every CEO Needs to Know about the Cloud. Harvard Business Review, November, 125–134.
This article is intended for high-ranking professionals who are not yet familiar with cloud computing and the ways in which its use could benefit an organization. The author provides several well-argued reasons as to why the adoption of a cloud can be beneficial and may provide a competitive advantage in an organization's particular market. The author additionally presents a skeptic's perspective. Later in the article, the author offers simple and explicit instructions for how one could begin using the cloud if completely unfamiliar with the technology and its applications.
Jamil, D., & Zaki, H. (2011). Cloud Computing Security. International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 3(4), 3478–3484.
This article provides a structural and functional overview of cloud computing security. The authors discuss security threats, security measures, and a well-rounded argument describing the advantages and disadvantages of using a cloud. In a sense, the article makes cloud use seem inevitable while attempting to prepare users — and particularly administrators — for potential risks and for strategies of protection.
No listed author. (n.d.). Chapter 2 — Securing the Cloud. The Future of Technology, 41–77.
This chapter covers the history of digital security and offers strategies for data protection. It is both a technical and a philosophical piece about digital security and the protection of sensitive data. The chapter traces the historical evolution of data security problems over the past few decades, and takes a narrative approach to its subject matter, making real-life references to prominent figures in the technology industry.
Qaisar, S., & Khawaja, K.F. (2012). Cloud Computing: Network/Security Threats and Countermeasures. Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, 3(9), 1323–1330.
This article explains different kinds of clouds and succinctly describes network security issues. It moves at a quick pace and provides clear descriptions of complex threats to cloud security. The article includes a number of explanations regarding the types of attacks to which networks are vulnerable, as well as variations in cloud computing models. The authors pack a great deal of information into a short article, supplemented by well-designed graphic representations of key concepts.
Reddy, V.K., & Reddy, Dr. L.S.S. (2011). Security Architecture of Cloud Computing. International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 3(9), 7149–7156.
"Legal safeguards, governance models, and staffing considerations"
"Large-scale data challenges and international case studies"
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