Cloud Risks by Deployment Model: The potential security threats and challenges vary by the cloud deployment model—public, private, or hybrid cloud. Public Cloud – Risks include data breaches, loss of control over data security, and shared technology vulnerabilities due to the multi-tenant nature. Private Cloud – Less exposure to external threats but higher responsibility for securing and maintaining the infrastructure compared to public clouds. Hybrid Cloud – Combines public and private cloud risks, plus challenges in data and application interoperability and complexities in consistently applying security policies across diverse environments.