Optimizing information security protocols in cloud computing using applied discrete mathematics

Patil, Pallavi Sachin; Choudhari, Pragati; Moje, Ravindra K.; Wanjale, Kirti Hemant; Welekar, Rashmi; Shelke, Nilesh

doi:10.47974/JDMSC-2169

Open Access Research Article

Optimizing information security protocols in cloud computing using applied discrete mathematics

Pallavi Sachin Patilpatilpallavi06@gmail.comDepartment of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Genba Sopanrao Moze College of EngineeringPune, Maharashtra, 411045, IndiaView full profile → , Pragati Choudharipragati.choudhari@dypiu.ac.inSchool of Computer Science Engineering & Applications D. Y. Patil International University AkurdiPune, Maharashtra, 411044, IndiaView full profile → , ^*Ravindra K. MojeCorresponding authorravindra.moje@gmail.comDepartment of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Pune District Education Association’s College of EngineeringPune, Maharashtra, 412307, IndiaView full profile → , Kirti Hemant Wanjalekirti.wanjale@viit.ac.inDepartment of Computer Engineering Vishwakarma Institute of Information TechnologyPune, Maharashtra, 411037, IndiaView full profile → , Rashmi Welekarwelekarr@rknec.eduSchool of Computer Science and Engineering Ramdeobaba University (RBU)Department of Information Technology and Security Ramdeobaba UniversityNagpur, Maharashtra, 440013, IndiaView full profile → , Nilesh Shelkenilesh.shelke@sitnagpur.siu.edu.inSymbiosis Institute of Technology Nagpur Campus Symbiosis International Deemed UniversityPune, Maharashtra, 440008, IndiaView full profile →

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pp. 1693–1702Vol. 28Issue 5-AAugust 2025DOI: 10.47974/JDMSC-2169 Crossmark XML

Received:: 05 Nov 2024
Published Online:: 30 Aug 2025
Article type:: Research Article
Language:: EN
Article no.:: JDMSC-2169
Pages:: 1693–1702

Abstract

Information security has become very important in the fast-changing world of cloud computing because cloud service companies handle more and more sensitive and large amounts of data. Using applied discrete mathematics, this paper looks at how to make information security methods work better in the cloud. To come up with and improve security measures, the study uses combinatorial optimization, graph theory, and cryptography. We pay uncommon consideration to arrange security, information security, and controlling who can see what. We portray unused calculations that make key sharing and information exchange quicker and more secure. These calculations utilize graph-based models to appear and get it complex security structures. Discrete likelihood and Boolean variable based math are moreover utilized by us to discover and settle conceivable security gaps in cloud frameworks. Hypothetical investigate and re-enactments have appeared that our strategy makes a enormous distinction in how well and dependably security works. The comes about appear how to create security strategies that are more secure, quicker, and way better utilize of assets whereas still being secure. This think about includes to the region of cloud computing by giving us a scientific premise for making moved forward security arrangements that will secure the protection, exactness, and get to of information in cloud settings.

Keywords

Cloud computing Information security Discrete mathematics Combinatorial optimization Graph theory Cryptography Access control Data encryption Network security Key management

Subject Classifications

68M25

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