Assignment 2 Task Cloud computing has transformed the way data security can be viewed. Ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability of data is paramount to cloud success. Research the issue of data security in the cloud and write a report documenting your findings. Your report should include the following: - Introduction - Background - Data security challenges in the cloud - Protection mechanisms - Conclusions and future trends Word limit: Between 2000 to 3000 words. Rationale This assessment aims at partially achieving the following objectives: - be able to explain fundamental information security concepts; - be able to discuss factors that relate to host and data security including vulnerabilities and patches and data protection mechanisms;