Cloud computing platform: Performance analysis of prominent cryptographic algorithms

• Published in: Concurrency and computation Vol. 34; no. 15
• Main Authors: Ajmal, Abdullah, Ibrar, Sundas, Amin, Rashid
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, USA John Wiley & Sons, Inc 10-07-2022; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: AES; Algorithms; blowfish; Cloud computing; Cryptography; Data storage; DES; Diffie Hellman key exchange; Equipment costs; MD5; Response time; RSA; Scientific papers
• ISSN: 1532-0626; 1532-0634
• DOI: 10.1002/cpe.6938

With advancements in science and technology, cloud computing is the next big thing in the industry. Cloud cryptography is a technique that uses encryption algorithms to secure data. The significant advantage of cloud storage is no difficulty to get to, diminished equipment, low protection, and fixing cost so every association is working with the cloud. Encryption is the process of encoding information to prevent unauthorized access. Nowadays, we desire to secure the information that is to be stored in our computer or transmitted utilizing the internet against attacks. The cryptographic method depends on their response time, confidentiality, bandwidth, and integrity. Furthermore, security is a significant factor in cloud computing for ensuring client data is placed on the safe mode in the cloud. Our research paper compares the efficiency, usage, and utility of available cryptography algorithms. Evaluation results suggest which algorithm is better for which type of data and environment.