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Some organizations are moving their business applications to the  cloud to reduce their infrastructure costs. In some instances,  organizations use web applications, which introduces security  challenges.

Go to  to  locate and integrate at least two quality, academic resources (in  addition to your textbook) on cloud computing and the risks associated  with it. You may also use government websites, such as from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Please respond to the following in a post of at least 200 words:

• Explain the challenges and risks web applications face.
• Describe the methods organizations use to mitigate these challenges and risks.
• Provide full citations and references, formatted according to Strayer Writing Standards. 
  • For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing  Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your  professor for any additional instructions.

In 60 to 75 words, please respond to at least one other post. Choose to respond to those who have few or no responses.