scholarly journals Blockchain-Based Secure Data Storage for Distributed Vehicular Networks

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Umar Javed ◽  
Mubariz Rehman ◽  
Nadeem Javaid ◽  
Abdulaziz Aldegheishem ◽  
Nabil Alrajeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Storage ◽  
Trust Management ◽  
Vehicular Networks ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Service Provisioning ◽  
Smart Vehicles ◽  
File Storage ◽  
Secure Data

In this paper, a blockchain-based secure data sharing mechanism is proposed for Vehicular Networks (VNs). Edge service providers are introduced along with ordinary nodes to efficiently manage service provisioning. The edge service providers are placed in the neighborhood of the ordinary nodes to ensure smooth communication between them. The huge amount of data generated by smart vehicles is stored in a distributed file storage system, known as Interplanetary File System (IPFS). It is used to tackle the issues related to data storage in centralized architectures, such as data tampering, lack of privacy, vulnerability to hackers, etc. Monetary incentives are given to edge vehicle nodes to motivate them for accurate and timely service provisioning to ordinary nodes. In response, ordinary nodes give reviews to the edge nodes against the services provided by them, which are further stored in a blockchain to ensure integrity, security and transparency. Smart contracts are used to automate the system processes without the inclusion of an intermediate party and to check the reviews given to the edge nodes. To optimize gas consumption and to enhance the system performance, a Proof of Authority (PoA) consensus mechanism is used to validate the transactions. Moreover, a caching system is introduced at the edge nodes to store frequently used services. Furthermore, both security and privacy are enhanced in the proposed system by incorporating a symmetric key cryptographic mechanism. A trust management mechanism is also proposed in this work to calculate the nodes’ reputation values based upon their trust values. These values determine the authenticity of the nodes involved in the network. Eventually, it is concluded from the simulation results that the proposed system is efficient for VNs.

scholarly journals On Blockchain-Enhanced Secure Data Storage and Sharing in Vehicular Edge Computing Networks

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 414
Author(s):  
Muhammad Firdaus ◽  
Kyung-Hyune Rhee
Keyword(s):  
Data Storage ◽  
Trust Management ◽  
Vehicular Networks ◽  
Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Intelligent Transportation System ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Edge Computing ◽  
Byzantine Fault Tolerance ◽  
Secure Data

The conventional architecture of vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs) with a centralized approach has difficulty overcoming the increasing complexity of intelligent transportation system (ITS) applications as well as challenges in providing large amounts of data storage, trust management, and information security. Therefore, vehicular edge computing networks (VECNets) have emerged to provide massive storage resources with powerful computing on network edges. However, a centralized server in VECNets is insufficient due to potential data leakage and security risks as it can still allow a single point of failure (SPoF). We propose consortium blockchain and smart contracts to ensure a trustworthy environment for secure data storage and sharing in the system to address these challenges. Practical byzantine fault tolerance (PBFT) is utilized because it is suitable for consortium blockchain to audit publicly, store data sharing, and records the whole consensus process. It can defend against system failures with or without symptoms to reach an agreement among consensus participants. Furthermore, we use an incentive mechanism to motivate the vehicle to contribute and honestly share their data. The simulation results satisfy the proposed model’s design goals by increasing vehicular networks’ performance in general.

Research and Design of the Distributed Mass Small File Storage System Based on WCF

2013 ◽  
Vol 765-767 ◽  
pp. 1087-1091
Author(s):  
Hong Lin ◽  
Shou Gang Chen ◽  
Bao Hui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Fault Tolerance ◽  
Distributed Computing ◽  
Data Storage ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Hardware Platform ◽  
File Storage ◽  
Computing Framework ◽  
Research And Design ◽  
Small File

Recently, with the development of Internet and the coming of new application modes, data storage has some new characters and new requirements. In this paper, a Distributed Computing Framework Mass Small File storage System (For short:Dnet FS) based on Windows Communication Foundation in .Net platform is presented, which is lightweight, good-expansibility, running in cheap hardware platform, supporting Large-scale concurrent access, and having certain fault-tolerance. The framework of this system is analyzed and the performance of this system is tested and compared. All of these prove this system meet requirements.

Development and Evaluation of Local Area Network Based Archiving System

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 286-296
Author(s):  
Reymon M Santiañez ◽  
Benedict M Sollano
Keyword(s):  
Data Storage ◽  
Local Area Network ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Information Storage ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Efficient Operation ◽  
File Storage ◽  
Electronic File ◽  
Work Cycle

The goal of this study was to create the Local Area Network Based Archiving System, a cross-platform development system for electronic information storage, security, preservation, and retention. The system incorporates capabilities such as data storage for long-term preservation and retrieval, file searching and retrieval, security features such as user account information system and account access privilege levels, and an email-like messaging system. The researchers developed the Local Area Network Based Archiving System using the Agile Software Development Methodology to keep up with the stakeholders' ever-changing needs. After each iteration of the work cycle, this methodology employs a process of frequent feedback. Features are added or refined in each iteration to ensure that the study meets its goals and expectations. The developed system received an overall average weighted mean of 4.53 in the evaluation summary, which is considered excellent. The strongest point of the system, according to the respondents' responses, was its content, which received the highest average mean among the five major categories in the system evaluation. The system's mobile responsiveness was a huge plus, as it considerably aided accessibility. The system should also be deployed, according to the respondents, because it will provide a powerful answer to the ongoing challenges with storing, managing, securing, and retrieving electronic files. As a result, the researchers concluded that a Local Area Network Based Archiving System is required for the efficient operation of an electronic  file storage system. Having centralized electronic file storage and retrieval system not only saves time and money in the long run but also allows for disaster recovery and business continuity.

scholarly journals Improvement of Privacy and Security in Hybrid Cloud with Attribute Group Based Access Control

2019 ◽  
pp. 57-61
Author(s):  
Kayalvili S ◽  
Sowmitha V
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Access Control ◽  
Data Storage ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Cloud Service ◽  
Security Requirements ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Data Outsourcing ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Control Approach

Cloud computing enables users to accumulate their sensitive data into cloud service providers to achieve scalable services on-demand. Outstanding security requirements arising from this means of data storage and management include data security and privacy. Attribute-based Encryption (ABE) is an efficient encryption system with fine-grained access control for encrypting out-sourced data in cloud computing. Since data outsourcing systems require flexible access control approach Problems arises when sharing confidential corporate data in cloud computing. User-Identity needs to be managed globally and access policies can be defined by several authorities. Data is dual encrypted for more security and to maintain De-Centralization in Multi-Authority environment.

scholarly journals AgriTrust—A Trust Management Approach for Smart Agriculture in Cloud-based Internet of Agriculture Things

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (21) ◽  
pp. 6174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamran Ahmad Awan ◽  
Ikram Ud Din ◽  
Ahmad Almogren ◽  
Hisham Almajed
Keyword(s):  
Trust Management ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Base Station ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Management Mechanism ◽  
Trust Degree ◽  
Smart Agriculture ◽  
Compromised Nodes

Internet of Things (IoT) provides a diverse platform to automate things where smart agriculture is one of the most promising concepts in the field of Internet of Agriculture Things (IoAT). Due to the requirements of more processing power for computations and predictions, the concept of Cloud-based smart agriculture is proposed for autonomic systems. This is where digital innovation and technology helps to improve the quality of life in the area of urbanization expansion. For the integration of cloud in smart agriculture, the system is shown to have security and privacy challenges, and most significantly, the identification of malicious and compromised nodes along with a secure transmission of information between sensors, cloud, and base station (BS). The identification of malicious and compromised node among soil sensors communicating with the BS is a notable challenge in the BS to cloud communications. The trust management mechanism is proposed as one of the solutions providing a lightweight approach to identify these nodes. In this article, we have proposed a novel trust management mechanism to identify malicious and compromised nodes by utilizing trust parameters. The trust mechanism is an event-driven process that computes trust based on the pre-defined time interval and utilizes the previous trust degree to develop an absolute trust degree. The system also maintains the trust degree of a BS and cloud service providers using distinct approaches. We have also performed extensive simulations to evaluate the performance of the proposed mechanism against several potential attacks. In addition, this research helps to create friendlier environments and efficient agricultural productions for the migration of people to the cities.

Credential Management Enforcement and Secure Data Storage in gLite

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-97
Author(s):  
Francesco Tusa ◽  
Massimo Villari ◽  
Antonio Puliafito
Keyword(s):  
Data Storage ◽  
Grid Security ◽  
Business Services ◽  
Grid Middleware ◽  
File Storage ◽  
Secure Data ◽  
Secure Data Transmission ◽  
Security Infrastructure ◽  
New Processing ◽  
Grid Resources

This article describes new security solutions for Grid middleware, and specifically faces the issues related to the management of users’ and servers’ credentials, together with storing and secure data transmission in the Grid. Our work, built on Grid Security Infrastructure (GSI), provides new capabilities (i.e. smart card Grid access, and strong security file storage XML-based) to be used on top of different Grid middlewares, with a low level of changes. This work is currently implemented on gLite and accomplishes the access to Grid resources in a uniform and transparent way. These improvements enable the Grid computing toward the new processing model known as business services.

Geo-Location-Based File Security System for Healthcare Data

2018 ◽  
pp. 125-135
Author(s):  
Govinda K.
Keyword(s):  
Data Storage ◽  
Credit Card ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Security System ◽  
Sensitive Data ◽  
Healthcare Data ◽  
File Storage ◽  
Cryptographic Techniques

Nowadays, a person's medical information is just as important as their financial records as they may include not only names and addresses but also various sensitive data such as their employee details, bank account/credit card information, insurance details, etc. However, this fact is often overlooked when designing a file storage system for storing healthcare data. Storage systems are increasingly subject to attacks, so the security system is quickly becoming a mandatory feature of the data storage systems. For the purpose of security, we are dependent on various methods such as cryptographic techniques, two-step verification, and even biometric scanners. This chapter provides a mechanism to create a secure file storage system that provides two-layer security. The first layer is in the form of a password, through which the file is encrypted at the time of storage, and second is the locations at which the user wants the files to be accessed. Thus, this system would allow a user to access a file only at the locations specified by him/her. Therefore, the objective is to create a system that provides secure file storage based on geo-location information.

Confidential Data Storage Systems for Wearable Platforms

2018 ◽  
pp. 65-83
Author(s):  
Mingzhong Wang ◽  
Don Kerr
Keyword(s):  
Data Storage ◽  
Flash Memory ◽  
Cloud Storage ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Storage Solutions ◽  
Confidential Data ◽  
Wearable Products ◽  
Confidentiality Protection

With the features of mobility, reality augmentation, and context sensitivity, wearable devices are widely deployed into various domains. However, the sensitivity of collected data makes security and privacy protection one of the first priority in the advancement of wearable technologies. This chapter provides a study on encryption-based confidentiality protection for data storage systems in wearable platforms. The chapter first conducts a review to storage solutions in consumer wearable products and explores a two-tier, local flash memory and remote cloud storage, storage system in wearable platforms. Then encryption-based confidentiality protection and implementation methods for both flash memory and remote cloud storage are summarized. According to the interaction and integration of these two components, a categorization of confidential storage systems in wearable platforms is proposed. In addition, the benefits and selection criteria for each category are also discussed.

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