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Enhanced cloud security model using QKDP (ECSM-QKDP) for advanced data security over cloud

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In today’s scenario of computing paradigm, the cloud framework has become a significant solution on peak of virtualization for the utilization of computing models. However, the model has the latent to influence users and organizations; there are several security issues over shared data. In existing models for cloud data security, several considerations are made. Still, there is a requirement for ensuring cloud storage security with Third Party Auditing and distributed accountability. For that, this paper develops a new model called Enhanced Cloud Security Model using Quantum Key Distribution Protocol (ECSM-QKDP), for providing cloud storage security and manage with data dynamics, quantum key cryptography is incorporated. Moreover, this work considers the scenario of communication between three entities such as, Cloud Server, Data Owner and Legitimate User (LU), in which the quantum keys are shared in two steps. In the first step, BB84 QKDP is used and in the second process, Secure Authentication Protocol is framed based on distance bounding and secure keys, which are generated here using Hierarchical Attribute-Set based Encryption. By utilizing the model, the secured keys are transmitted through trusted channel to the LU. The results show that the proposed model provides effective results than existing models.

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  2. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, 603103, India

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Sundar, K., Sasikumar, S. & Jayakumar, C. Enhanced cloud security model using QKDP (ECSM-QKDP) for advanced data security over cloud. Quantum Inf Process 21, 115 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11128-022-03452-6

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