Fernet Encryption: A Secure Approach for Edge Data Protection
Jayashree Kulkarni, Nandini S. Sidnal, Vidya S. Dandagi · 2024
The advent of edge computing has revolutionized data processing by bringing it closer to its origin, thereby minimizing latency, conserving bandwidth, and empowering real-time decision-making capabilities. However, the decentralized nature of edge computing presents distinct challenges, particularly in ensuring data security during transmission. This paper directs on the imperative task of identifying and implementing robust security algorithms for edge servers to fortify the network against unauthorized and malicious entities. The paper explores the utilization of the Fernet encryption algorithm for ensuring secure data transmission within edge computing environments. The findings of this study significantly contribute to the understanding and adoption of secure data transmission methodologies within edge computing ecosystems. Notably, the results highlight the categorization of vehicles interfacing with the edge server, thereby facilitating the differentiation between authenticated and unauthenticated and sharing of safety information exclusively with authenticated vehicles.