Agile Management Methods in an Enterprise Based on Cloud Computing

Abstract

Globalization and development of IT systems are conducive to changes in the entrepreneurs’ approach to the methods of carrying out tasks related to running a business. The growing competition and the need to quickly respond to the changing business environment mean that business owners are more willing to switch to agile business management methods. Cloud computing as a modern form of providing IT solutions can be successfully used in agile enterprises. The tools provided in the subscription model are increasingly being chosen by such enterprises. The aim of the article is to present the tools available in the cloud computing for managing a agile enterprise and to focus on security aspects of such solutions. The research conducted on several dozen companies using the software provided in the subscription model allowed to draw the conclusion that most enterprises are not aware of the threats on the Internet and can not protect themselves against them. In most cases, companies are not aware of the possibility of leakage of confidential data, business secrets and management models. Full confidence in cloud computing and data stored on the Internet makes small and medium enterprises an easy target for cybercriminals. As a result of the conducted research, the article presents not only the most frequently chosen software for agile enterprise management, but also selected options to increase the protection of corporate data stored in the cloud.