Citation:

Sanjay Ramdas Bauskar, 2023. "Cloud Computing and Database Security: Strategies for Protecting Data Access in ERP Systems", ESP Journal of Engineering & Technology Advancements 3(1): 200-208.

Abstract:

As organizations increasingly adopt cloud computing for enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, ensuring robust database security and protecting data access have become paramount. Cloud environments, while offering flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency, also introduce new challenges in safeguarding sensitive business data. This paper explores key strategies for securing database access within cloud-based ERP systems, focusing on the vulnerabilities associated with cloud infrastructures and the potential risks to data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. We discuss various security mechanisms, including encryption, access controls, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and data masking, and evaluate their effectiveness in mitigating unauthorized access and data breaches. Additionally, the paper examines advanced techniques such as identity and access management (IAM), role-based access control (RBAC), and audit trails for monitoring and managing user activities in cloud-based ERP systems. Furthermore, the role of compliance frameworks, such as GDPR and HIPAA, in shaping security practices and ensuring regulatory compliance is analyzed. The paper concludes by offering recommendations for implementing a layered security approach that integrates these strategies, aiming to enhance the protection of data in cloud-based ERP environments and reduce the risk of cyber threats and data loss.

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Keywords:

Cloud Computing, Database Security, Data Access, ERP Systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Data Confidentiality, Data Availability, Encryption, Access Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Data Masking, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Audit Trails, User Activities, Compliance Frameworks, GDPR, HIPAA, Cyber Threats.