Assessment 1: Individual Essay (1500 words) Scenario In businesses, in the last 10 years, there has been a big shift of IT infrastructure from investing on their own to Cloud based facilities, to acquire, maintain and provide services to their clients. This is evident from the popular third-party companies such as Amazon, Microsoft etc., in providing cloud services. However, Cloud is also associated with security and privacy concerns. Topic Conduct internet-based research in order to write an essay on the following topic: “Impact of Cloud Computing on businesses in providing their services in the current business environment” You are required to write on the following points: • Discuss cloud computing, cloud storage and different types of cloud with their suitability to current businesses. • Explain the difference between privacy and security and how do you achieve your Cloud or company’s Cloud to be private and secured? This assessment addresses LO1 and LO2: LO1: Understand the key terms and considerations associated with using the internet LO2: Take responsibility for personal security and privacy when using the internet Further points: • It is expected that you have an in-depth understanding of your topic particularly for the Literature Review. • There must be sufficient linkage between theory and practice. • Harvard style of references should be used. Length Required 1500 words Formatting and Layout Please note the following when completing your written project: 1. Writing: Written in English in an appropriate business/academic style 2. Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment. 3. Length: 1500 words [with +/- of 10%] 4. Document format: Essay 5. Ensure a clear title, course, and ID number is on a cover/title slide Research: Research should use reliable and relevant sources of information on the Internet ONLY. At least FIVE references must be provided.