Conceptual Framework of Cloud Computing Governance Model - An Education Perspective

Cloud computing adoption by organizations has been surged with rapid growth. The major concerns stem from cloud computing services are security risk, loss of control and inadequate risk management. This paper provides a conceptual framework of cloud computing governance from the perspective of education. Based on a review and discussion of risks associated with cloud computing, the study attempts to develop a model to provide insight into how enterprises govern their cloud computing and related risks and the important role of continuing education in the process of implementation. Governance helps organizations to ensure a secured computing environment and to comply with all relevant organizational information technology policies.