Data location compliance in cloud computing : Jordan case study
Other Title(s)
الامتثال بيانات الموقع في الحوسبة السحابية : دراسة حالة الأردن
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
Umar, Khamis
al-Dawud, Ali
Ahmad, Ashraf M. A.
University
Princess Sumaya University for Technology
Faculty
King Hussein Faculty for Computing Sciences
Department
Department of Computer Sciences
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2013
English Abstract
This research focused on determining the level of awareness regarding data location among the IT professionals working in government as well private organizations (such as banks, insurance companies, etc.) in the Kingdom of Jordan.
Furthermore, the research also focused on exploring and analyzing the adoption of cloud computing in the Kingdom of Jordan.
Different concepts related to topics, such as cloud computing, data location, data theft, data protection, IT compliance, etc.
were explored through this study.
Based on quantitative research method, surveys were conducted focused on seeking answers to the research questions.
The research findings suggest that there is significant lack of awareness among IT professional in Jordan regarding data location.
Furthermore, the research findings highlighted major barriers, which include: data protection and privacy issues, integration in existing systems, legal compliance, physical control, geographic proximity and existing infrastructure.
Along with this, the research findings also highlighted major benefits of implementing cloud computing, including, huge costs savings, low maintenance costs, increase collaboration and information sharing, increased reach, etc.
Main Subjects
Topics
No. of Pages
168
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : The economic needs.
Chapter Three : Cloud service provider : the structure.
Chapter Four : Entering kingdom of Jordan.
Chapter Five : Research road map.
Chapter Six : Research methodology.
Chapter Seven : Research validation.
Chapter Eight : Discussion, future work and conclusion.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Nusayr, Hiyam Salamah M.. (2013). Data location compliance in cloud computing : Jordan case study. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Princess Sumaya University for Technology, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-414143
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Nusayr, Hiyam Salamah M.. Data location compliance in cloud computing : Jordan case study. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Princess Sumaya University for Technology. (2013).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-414143
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Nusayr, Hiyam Salamah M.. (2013). Data location compliance in cloud computing : Jordan case study. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Princess Sumaya University for Technology, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-414143
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-414143