Mobile Cloud Computing: Standard Approach to Protecting and Securing of Mobile Cloud Ecosystems
Ranbijay Kumar, S. Rajalakshmi · 2013
The concepts of Cloud computing are naturally meshed with mobile devices to enable on-the-go functionalities and benefits. The mobile cloud computing is emerging as one of the most important branches of cloud computing and it is expected to expand the mobile ecosystems. As more mobile devices enter the market and evolve, certainly security issues will grow as well. Also, enormous growth in the variety of devices connected to the Internet will further drive security needs. Understanding the true potential of mobile cloud computing and identifying issues with mobile cloud security, privacy, feasibility and accessibility remain a major concern for both the customers and the enterprises. This paper covers the mobile cloud security issues and challenges by looking at the current state of cloud security breaches, vulnerabilities of mobile cloud devices, and how to address those vulnerabilities in future work in aspect of mobile device management and mobile data protection. Also, it highlights on usage of SCWS (Smart Card Web Services) rivalry to intensify security of mobile cloud computing.