Ensuring data confidentiality and integrity in edge computing environments : A security and privacy perspective

Kale, Rohini; Hase, Jayashri; Deshmukh, Shyam; Ajani, Samir N.; Agrawal, Pratik K; Khandelwal, Chhaya Sunil

doi:10.47974/JDMSC-1898

Open Access Research Article

Ensuring data confidentiality and integrity in edge computing environments : A security and privacy perspective

Rohini Kalerohini.kale@mitwpu.edu.inDepartment of Polytechnic and Skill Development Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad MIT world Peace UniversityDepartment of Polytechnic Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace UniversityPune, Maharashtra, 411038, IndiaView full profile → , Jayashri Hasejshase@kkwagh.edu.inDepartment of Computer Science and Design K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and ResearchNashik, Maharashtra, IndiaView full profile → , ^*Shyam DeshmukhCorresponding authordshyam100@yahoo.comDepartment of Information Technology Pune Institute of Computer Technology Savitribai Phule Pune UniversityDepartment of Information Technology Pune Institute of Computer TechnologyPune, Maharashtra, 411043, IndiaView full profile → , Samir N. Ajanisamir.ajani@gmail.comDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and ManagementSchool of Computer Science and Engineering Ramdeobaba University (RBU)Nagpur, Maharashtra, 440013, IndiaView full profile → , Pratik K Agrawalpratik.agrawaal@gmail.comDepartment of Computer Science & Engineering Organization- Symbiosis Institute of Technology Nagpur Campus Symbiosis International (Deemed University)Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaView full profile → , Chhaya Sunil Khandelwalckhandelwal@mgmu.ac.inDepartment of Electronics & Telecommunication MGMU Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering CollegeChhatrapati Shambhajinagar, Maharashtra, IndiaView full profile →

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pp. 421–430Vol. 27Issue 2-AMarch 2024DOI: 10.47974/JDMSC-1898 Crossmark XML

Published Online:: 06 Apr 2024
Article type:: Research Article
Language:: EN
Article no.:: JDMSC-1898
Pages:: 421–430

Abstract

This study examines, from a security and privacy standpoint, the significant obstacles to maintaining data integrity and confidentiality in edge computing contexts. Data security at the edge becomes critical as more and more edge devices proliferate and generate large volumes of sensitive data. The review of the literature looks at edge computing security problems that currently exist and discusses fixes to protect data integrity and confidentiality. The article explores various vulnerabilities, emphasizing the necessity for strong security systems, including data exposure risks and integrity concerns. It examines secure communication protocols, access control methods, and encryption techniques as crucial risk-reduction instruments. Anonymization and differential privacy are two privacy-preserving techniques that are investigated to find a middle ground between user privacy and data value. The article provides real-world insights through case studies and actual implementations, and it lays out metrics and evaluation criteria for determining how successful security measures are. Finally, the report highlights the need of addressing data security in changing edge computing settings and offers future directions and research difficulties.

Keywords

Data confidentiality Data security Edge computing Privacy preservation Security

Subject Classifications

Primary 93A30Secondary 49K15

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