SCARF - A Secured Cloud File System

Tech ID: 18A011

Competitive Advantages

  •  Protects against accidental data leaks
  • Utilizes cryptographic hashing techniques
  • Able to disguise the cloud storage system
  • Applicable to numerous organizations

Summary

We have designed a secure cloud filing system to protect users from data leaks in cloud computing environments. SCARF is a dual-layer secure file system which utilizes cryptographic hashing techniques to disguise the cloud storage system in case of an inevitable data leak due to human error. This innovative method is able to defend customers against accidental confidential data leaks discovered by malicious search agents. This novel system and method provides a unique framework and algorithm to reduce the risk of data leaks and is applicable to numerous organizations which use cloud computing storage services.

A Diagram of the Proposed SCARF Architecture

Desired Partnerships

  • License
  • Sponsored Research
  • Co-Development

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