Chapter 9 identified the advantages and disadvantages of using a cloud-based provider.? Additionally, you read about common security threats to cloud-based environments.? Your

Chapter 9 identified the advantages and disadvantages of using a cloud-based provider.  Additionally, you read about common security threats to cloud-based environments.  Your task this week is to write a research paper that defends the following statements and provide one real-world example for each statement: 

• A difficult security threat to mitigate is a malicious employee.  
• A cloud-provider's data center is still at risk from natural disasters such as floods, fire, and earthquakes.  

Research Paper Requirements:  

• Paper should be approximately four to six pages in length, not including the title page and reference page. 
• Assignment must be submitted by the due date (Saturday, 11:59 p.m. EST). Late assignments will not be accepted. 
• Use Times New Roman, size 12 font throughout the paper. 
• Apply APA 7th edition style and include three major sections: the Title Page, Main Body, and References. See the Paper Elements and Format section of your APA manual for details. 
• A minimum of two scholarly journal articles (besides your textbook) are required. See UC Library Tutorials. 
• Writing should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the materials and address all required elements. 
• Writing should use exceptional language that skillfully communicates meaning to the readers with clarity and fluency and is virtually error-free. 
• Save as a Word document.