Data location compliance in cloud computing : Jordan case study

Other Title(s)

الامتثال بيانات الموقع في الحوسبة السحابية : دراسة حالة الأردن

Dissertant

Abu Nusayr, Hiyam Salamah M.

Thesis advisor

Salamah, Walid

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

Mathematics

Topics

• Case studies
• Jordan
• World Wide Web
• Cloud computing
• Webservers

No. of Pages

168

Table of Contents

• APA
• MLA
• AMA

Language

English

Data Type

Arab Theses

Record ID

BIM-414143