Cloud Security: Protecting Data In Distributed Environments

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way organizations store, process, and share data. However, the distributed nature of cloud environments introduces significant security challenges. This paper explores the critical aspects of cloud security, common threats, and the modern techniques used to protect sensitive data in distributed environments. Solutions such as encryption, identity and access management, and secure multi-party computation are discussed to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability in cloud systems.