Centralized vs. Decentralized Investigating the advantages and disadvantages of single vendor vs. multivendor

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to see the differences between centralized and decentralized in various fields, such as IoT, and cloud computing systems, to decide if additional security is needed. The study showed that a decentralized approach looks like the best option, but can be very technically challenging to manage, compared to a centralized solution, which is simpler to manage, but not less secure. The research study also proved that having multiple vendors can be more secure but carries risks if not used strategically to match the other vendor's advantages and disadvantages. Overall this study showed both important sides of what to consider when choosing between having all services in one cloud partner or multiple and best practices to increase security.