wk 3


Read the three categories of cloud-based services offerings and the “Falcon Security” case study in Chapter 6 in the textbook. Identify the advantages and disadvantages associated with cloud computing, and the definitions of infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as service (SaaS), as described throughout the case.  

Write a 750 word paper about which cloud computing service and cloud vendor would best meet Falcon Security’s needs. Include the following in your paper:

  1. Describe which cloud-based solution Falcon Security should consider. Explain why Falcon Security should choose that cloud-based company?
  2. List the advantages and disadvantages of the different categories in relation to Falcon Security and support your decision.
  3. A brief description of the types of service that cloud-based companies provide and justification as to why you would choose that particular vendor? Research different companies (e.g., Research Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft Azure, or iCloud).
  4. What must Falcon Security examine prior to engaging with a cloud-base vendor? List the advantages and disadvantages of your decision?