Edge Computing

Explain the concept of Edge Computing. Describe the main advantages of Edge and explain how this technology is related to Cloud Computing. Discuss how will organizations will mitigate the risks in terms of potential information leakage and misuse. 

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I. Explain the concept of Edge Computing: The speed of data and analysis is essential in many IoT applications, and is also a key element of transformation and all the other areas moving towards autonomous and semi-autonomous decisions made by systems and other various controls. Briefly describe how edge computing works. What are the main elements associated with edge computing? 

II. Edge vs. Cloud computing: Cloud computing was developed to provide flexibility in that computing and storage resources can be added or removed, as needed. Recently, a new way to deploy storage and computing resources has emerged. Briefly explain how Edge computing is related to Cloud computing. What are the main advantages of implementing Edge computing technology? 

III. Privacy and security on the Edge: Along with the benefits brought by this technology, there are numerous challenges organizations should take into account, especially with respect to data security and privacy. How will organizations mitigate the risks in terms of potential information leakage and misuse, which may compromise privacy of data producers? 

 Using APA 6th edition style standards, submit a Word document that is 2-3 pages in length (excluding title page, references, and appendices) and include at least two credible scholarly references to support your findings.