Cloud Computing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-005316",
  "term": "Cloud Computing",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A technology that allows users to access and use shared data and computing services via the Internet or a Virtual Private Network (VPN). It gives users access to resources without having to build infrastructure to support these resources within their own environments or networks.\n\n2. A model for enabling on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable IT capabilities/ resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. It allows users to access technology-based services from the network cloud without knowledge of, expertise with, or control over the technology infrastructure that supports them. This cloud model is composed of five essential characteristics (on-demand self-service, ubiquitous network access, location independent resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service); three service delivery models (Cloud Software as a Service [SaaS], Cloud Platform as a Service [PaaS], and Cloud Infrastructure as a Service [IaaS]); and four models for enterprise access (Private cloud, Community cloud, Public cloud, and Hybrid cloud).",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Records Glossary",
    "NIST IR 7298 Revision 2, Glossary of Key Information Security Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/cloud-computing/"
}