Blockchain-Enhanced Security Framework for Cloud Computing Services and User Data Protection
Neha Kapila, M. Sughasiny, M R Sheeba, Madhu Choudhary, M. Jayasri, R. Ramkumar · 2024
The way that the organizations and people store, and access data has evolved because to cloud computing. The rising dependence on cloud services has, however, given rise to worries about security and privacy. This study examines how blockchain technology can reduce the bleaches of cloud security and end users’ information. Blockchain technology combined with cloud computing services can offer a tamper-proof audit trail, guaranteeing the integrity and validity of data. Any unwanted access or data tampering may be quickly identified since every transaction and alteration is recorded in a distributed ledger. Central authority is also unnecessary because of the decentralized structure of blockchain, which lowers the possibility of single points of failure and increases overall system resilience. Blockchain can help improve user service security in cloud computing, in addition. Blockchain can enable safe and automated interactions between customers and service providers by utilizing smart contracts. Smart contracts do away with the need for middlemen, lowering the risk of fraud and raising user confidence in the system. Blockchain-based identity management systems provide a decentralized and secure way to manage user identities and access permissions. By leveraging the immutability and transparency of blockchain technology, these systems ensure that user identities are tamper-proof and verifiable. Access permissions can be encoded in smart contracts, automatically enforcing rules and ensuring that only authorized users can access critical data and services. This approach reduces the risk of identity theft, enhances privacy, and provides a robust mechanism for managing digital identities in a wide range of applications, from financial services to healthcare and beyond.