Enhancing Privacy in Big Data through an Asymmetric Secure Storage Protocol with Data Sharing

Abstract

Cloud computing has become integral to handling large-scale data in the era of big data. Storing such vast amounts of data locally is cost-prohibitive, necessitating the use of cloud storage services. However, reliance on a single cloud storage provider (CSP) raises concerns such as service interruptions and security vulnerabilities, including insider threats. To address these issues, this research proposes a novel approach where big data files are distributed across multiple CSPs using an asymmetric security framework. Metadata encryption and decentralized file access management are facilitated through a dew computing intermediary, enhancing security and ensuring privacy. Unlike previous approaches, this protocol employs group key encryption and secret sharing schemes within SSGK for efficient data protection and access control. Extensive security and performance evaluations demonstrate significant reductions in security risks and privacy breaches while optimizing storage efficiency.