Comparative Study On Encryption Algorithms And Proposing A Data Management Structure
Ali Makhmali, Hajar Mat Jani · 2013
Abstract: In implementing a web-based application, security is one of the most important issues to be addressed. Generally, two factors should be addressed prior to implementing the application to ensure security: the structure of data management, and data security strategy. In this research, we try to find a suitable implementation and solution to handle these two problems. These issues first led us to perform a comparative study on several encryption algorithms, and consequently, to find the most suitable one; and second, to find the best management structure of data to ensure a reasonable level of security for the clients of the web-based application. We study and compare the concepts of five encryption algorithms that are most widely used: DES, Triple DES, RSA, Blowfish, and AES. The focus is on the general strategy the encryption algorithms are using, and their implementation applicability on websites or web-based applications. A survey was also conducted in finding the level of awareness and concern regarding online systems ’ security. Based on the findings of this study, a data management structure for storing confidential data on a server is proposed.