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Paper Id:ICETETI-MSM141
doi: 10.71141/30485037/ICETETI-MSM141

Securing Backup Systems in Distributed Cloud Environments: Data Integrity, Encryption, and Access Control

Sophia Anderson, Karthikeyan Muthusamy

Citation:
David Robinson, Syed Ali Fathima, "Optimizing Backup Security for Saas Platforms: Advanced Encryption and Role-Based Access Control", International Journal of Multidisciplinary on Science and Management, pp. 294-299, 2024.

Abstract:
The proliferation of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms has significantly enhanced operational efficiency and data accessibility. However, the decentralized nature of SaaS introduces critical security concerns, especially regarding backup integrity, unauthorized access, and data confidentiality. This paper explores advanced encryption techniques and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) as primary mechanisms to fortify backup security in SaaS environments. We examine encryption methodologies such as Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), homomorphic encryption, and quantum-resistant algorithms to ensure data confidentiality and resilience. Additionally, we analyze RBAC implementations to restrict access based on user roles, minimizing potential security breaches. Our study incorporates a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis, performance evaluation metrics, and real-world implementation scenarios to validate the efficacy of these security measures. The research findings suggest that an optimized combination of encryption and RBAC significantly enhances data security, mitigates insider threats, and aligns with compliance requirements such as GDPR and HIPAA.

Keywords: Saas Security, Backup Integrity, Advanced Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Confidentiality, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Homomorphic Encryption, Quantum-Resistant Encryption, Access Control.

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