Classified Information in Cloud Services : New Era of Cyber Security
Papaleonida, Kris (2025-06-19)
Classified Information in Cloud Services : New Era of Cyber Security
(19.06.2025)
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Julkaisu on tekijänoikeussäännösten alainen. Teosta voi lukea ja tulostaa henkilökohtaista käyttöä varten. Käyttö kaupallisiin tarkoituksiin on kielletty.
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Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on:
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2025062674499
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2025062674499
Tiivistelmä
This thesis explores the changes of cyber security in the context of classified information in cloud services. The research investigates the technical, legal, and risk management challenges associated with the adaptation of cloud infrastructure for processing classified information within the government. The focus is on the European Union, with a specific emphasis on Finland.
The motivation for the thesis is motivated by the rapid and recent changes in our society that has re-shaped our way of working. COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical events such as the war in Ukraine, which have underscored the importance of cyber security measures in government held classified information. Furthermore, these changes have forced governments to restructure on how to handle classified information in a world that is online and fast-paced. Through a combination of literature review, structured surveys, and semi-structured interviews with government officials, the research examines the current state of cyber security and technology, laws on classified information and cyber security, the implementation of cloud services in governments, and the associated risks and benefits.
The main findings show that the use of cloud services has increased significantly in the EU, both among businesses and government actors. This poses unique challenges in the field of cyber security, including ensuring data protection and compliance with national and EU regulations and laws. The study concludes that classified information can be processed securely in a cloud environment, provided that strict cyber security measures are sufficiently considered and implemented. It is important to do a comprehensive assessment and risk management.
The motivation for the thesis is motivated by the rapid and recent changes in our society that has re-shaped our way of working. COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical events such as the war in Ukraine, which have underscored the importance of cyber security measures in government held classified information. Furthermore, these changes have forced governments to restructure on how to handle classified information in a world that is online and fast-paced. Through a combination of literature review, structured surveys, and semi-structured interviews with government officials, the research examines the current state of cyber security and technology, laws on classified information and cyber security, the implementation of cloud services in governments, and the associated risks and benefits.
The main findings show that the use of cloud services has increased significantly in the EU, both among businesses and government actors. This poses unique challenges in the field of cyber security, including ensuring data protection and compliance with national and EU regulations and laws. The study concludes that classified information can be processed securely in a cloud environment, provided that strict cyber security measures are sufficiently considered and implemented. It is important to do a comprehensive assessment and risk management.