What Is Cloud Computing | Symbiotic Programmer

Cloud computing is a form of Internet-based computing that provides shared resources, software, and information to computers and other devices on-demand, characterized by self-service provisioning and administration. This paradigm, as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), enables network access to a scalable and elastic pool of shareable physical or virtual resources. The concept of cloud computing is closely related to [[virtualization|virtualization]] and [[software-as-a-service|Software as a Service]] (SaaS), which have transformed the way businesses and individuals access and utilize software applications. Cloud computing has raised concerns about [[data-security|data security]] and [[compliance|compliance]], with some critics arguing that the shift to cloud computing has significant implications for [[data-privacy|data privacy]] and [[cybersecurity|cybersecurity]].