A Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Management and Compliance in the Cloud: Recommendations for Development of a User-Friendly Framework for Small Businesses

This abstract highlight the need for tailored cybersecurity frameworks to address the unique challenges faced by small organizations adopting cloud computing. Limited resources often heighten their vulnerability to cyber threats and compliance issues. The proposed multidimensional framework integrates risk management strategies, compliance requirements, and actionable steps, leveraging guidelines such as NIST SP 800-145 and CSA Security Guidance v4.0. International standards like ISO/IEC 27017:2021 and ISO/IEC 27018:2020 are incorporated to ensure data protection and regulatory adherence.

Key components include a scalable risk assessment methodology inspired by "A Risk Assessment Framework for Cloud Computing," emphasizing periodic evaluations of cloud service providers. Practical tools for implementation, such as continuous monitoring and advanced deep learning for intrusion detection, are also addressed, drawing from studies like "A Comprehensive Deep Learning Benchmark for IoT IDS." Enhancements to network security are informed by congestion notification principles adapted for cloud environments.

By integrating compliance frameworks and advanced technologies, the framework aims to empower small organizations to secure their cloud operations while remaining resource efficient. This comprehensive approach offers a roadmap to robust cybersecurity postures and fosters trust in cloud computing solutions.