Cyber Risk Management in Cloud Computing Environments: Strategies for Secure and Resilient Digital Infrastructure

Abstract

Cloud computing has transformed modern business operations by providing scalable infrastructure, cost efficiency, flexibility, and faster digital innovation. Organizations across sectors increasingly rely on public, private, and hybrid cloud environments for hosting applications, storing data, and delivering services. However, the growing adoption of cloud platforms has also introduced complex cyber risks related to data breaches, misconfigurations, insider threats, insecure APIs, compliance failures, and service disruptions. Traditional cybersecurity controls designed for on-premise systems are often inadequate in cloud ecosystems. Therefore, effective cyber risk management has become essential for securing cloud computing environments. This paper examines the concept of cyber risk management in cloud computing, major threats, risk assessment models, governance strategies, technical safeguards, regulatory concerns, and future trends. The study concludes that a proactive and layered risk management approach is necessary for ensuring trust, resilience, and sustainable cloud adoption.

KEYWORDS: Cloud Computing, Cyber Risk Management, Data Security, Compliance, Cloud Governance, Digital Trust, Information Security