Revolutionizing collaborative auditing: A dynamic blockchain-based cloud storage framework for data updates and assurance

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Sheikh, Ansar Isak^{a; *} | Sadish Sendil, M.^b | Sridhar, P.^c | Thariq Hussan, M.I.^d | Abidin, Shafiqul^e | Kumar, Ravi^f | Irshad, Reyazur Rashid^g | Muniyandy, Elangovan^{h; i} | Phani Kumar, Solleti^j

Affiliations: [a] Department of Computer Engineering, St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engineering & Technology, Nagpur, MH, India | [b] Department of Emerging Technologies, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India | [c] Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Hyderabad-Telangana, India | [d] Department of IT and CSE(IOT), Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus, Ibrahimpatnam, Hyderabad, India | [e] Department of Computer Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India | [f] Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering, Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Guna, India | [g] Department of Computer Science, College of Science and Arts, Sharurah, Najran University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | [h] Department of R&D, Bond Marine Consultancy, London EC1V 2NX, UK | [i] Department of Biosciences, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India | [j] Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author. Ansar Isak Sheikh, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engineering & Technology, Nagpur, MH, India. E-mail: [email protected].

Abstract: Effective data management has arisen as a major concern in today’s era of ubiquitous data generation from a plethora of intelligent gadgets. While data proliferation promises unparalleled benefits, it imposes significant storage and computing constraints, particularly on end-users with limited capabilities. To solve these difficulties, this article investigates the confluence of cloud storage, blockchain technology, public auditing, reputation systems, and dynamic auditing. Because of their low-cost data storage and processing capabilities, cloud computing services have grown in popularity, leading customers to embrace data outsourcing to reduce local administrative overhead. This study digs into a novel paradigm for ensuring the integrity and security of data stored in cloud environments using blockchain technology. Integrating public auditing systems enables visible and verifiable data audits, ensuring consumers of data trustworthiness. A reputation system is also included to build trust among cloud service providers and users, improving the overall trustworthiness of the ecosystem. The suggested system also includes dynamic auditing, which allows for real-time changes and data verification, reacting to the changing nature of cloud-stored information. This study provides a thorough examination of the architectural components, techniques, and protocols used in this novel approach. We illustrate the feasibility and usefulness of our approach in ensuring data integrity, security, and reliability in cloud storage systems through empirical analysis and case studies. The findings show the potential benefits of this integrated strategy to solving the issues posed by the modern digital landscape’s tremendous proliferation of data. Through the synergistic integration of cloud storage, blockchain technology, public auditing, reputation systems, and dynamic auditing, this research provides a holistic solution for managing data in the cloud while ensuring data integrity, security, and trust. This comprehensive strategy lays the way for a more robust and dependable cloud data management ecosystem, increasing user trust in cloud-based services.

Keywords: Low-cost data storage, blockchain technology, data integrity, security, cloud storage

DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-237474

Journal: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. 46, no. 3, pp. 6553-6564, 2024