Securing of Cloud Storage Data Using Hybrid AES-ECC Cryptographic Approach

Abstract

Internet has revolutionized the world in a way no one could have ever imagined. It paved the way for various different technologies, that have transformed the world exceptionally. Internet enabled cloud technology which provides cost-effective, scalable, on-demand computing resources with little to no downtime. Cloud storage allows its users to store and access private data from anywhere in the world without needing any high-end computing system. Cloud storage isn’t always secure, but that doesn’t imply it isn’t. The security of a data depends on the security policies followed by the provider along with the security of the communication channel via which the data is being sent. Encryption is used to obfuscate the data so that it can only be viewed when correct credentials, known as encryption keys, are provided. Following study proposes an encryption technique using ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) along with AES (Advance Encryption Standard) to provide data confidentiality in an efficient way for securing data on cloud and hence, protect the personal information of user from any adversary. This new method is more effective, and the results are superior as a consequence.