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title: Jericho's Cybersecurity Glossary | Cloud Computing
description: "Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services, including storage, processing power, and software, over the internet (\"the cloud\"). It allows users to access resources on-demand without managing physical hardware."
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# [Jericho's Cybersecurity Glossary | Cloud Computing](http://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/cloud-computing)

 Written by [Jericho Security Team](http://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/author/jericho-security-team) | September 27, 2024

#### *Definition:*

Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services, including storage, processing power, and software, over the internet ("the cloud"). It allows users to access resources on-demand without managing physical hardware.

#### *Use Cases:*

- Used by organizations to host applications and store data in scalable cloud environments like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
- Applied in disaster recovery and backup strategies by utilizing cloud storage solutions.

#### *Related Terms:*

- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Virtualization

#### *Questions and Answers:*

- **What are the benefits of cloud computing?**Cloud computing offers scalability, cost savings, flexibility, and accessibility from any location with an internet connection.
- **What are the different types of cloud services?**Cloud services include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
- **How does cloud computing improve business continuity?**Cloud computing enables offsite backups and disaster recovery plans, ensuring that critical data and services remain available during outages.

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