This book provides a comprehensive conceptualization of perceived IT security risk in the Cloud
Computing context that is based on six distinct risk dimensions grounded on a structured
literature review Q-sorting expert interviews and analysis of data collected from 356
organizations. Additionally the effects of security risks on negative and positive attitudinal
evaluations in IT executives' Cloud Computing adoption decisions are examined. The book's
second part presents a mathematical risk quantification framework that can be used to support
the IT risk management process of Cloud Computing users. The results support the risk
management processes of (potential) adopters and enable providers to develop targeted
strategies to mitigate risks perceived as crucial.
