Cloud Storage Data Security: Proof of Storage and Qwnership Protocols

The International Conference Education and Creativity for a Knowledge based Society – COMPUTER SCIENCE, December 2012

Posted: 23 May 2013

Date Written: May 22, 2013

Abstract

Cloud storage represents a service provided mostly by a third party that allows clients to store their data without investing resources in specialized equipment and personnel. Cloud storage presents many advantages over conventional types of storage. The main advantage of cloud storage resides in the fact that users pay only for what they need and nothing else, but there are also many other advantages. The main disadvantage of cloud storage is that clients must trust a third party, thus exposing themselves to many security risks. These risks vary from unauthorized access to the stored information to data corruption, deletion or alteration. This may occur due to errors, faulty equipment or even by criminal intent. Another problem is that the client may not become aware that his data has been altered or deleted. So, to overcome this problem the client needs a way to check the integrity of his data. Also the client must make sure that his data has been properly stored on the provider’s network. This issue can be addressed with the proof of storage methods.

Suggested Citation

Antonie, Narcis-Florentin, Cloud Storage Data Security: Proof of Storage and Qwnership Protocols (May 22, 2013). The International Conference Education and Creativity for a Knowledge based Society – COMPUTER SCIENCE, December 2012, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2268547

Narcis-Florentin Antonie (Contact Author)

Military Technical Academy ( email )

București
Romania

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