Project Title: Accountable Proxy Re-Encryption for Secure Data Sharing
Project Overview:
In an era where data breaches and privacy concerns are increasingly prominent, secure data sharing is vital for organizations across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and cloud computing. The “Accountable Proxy Re-Encryption for Secure Data Sharing” project aims to develop an innovative framework that enhances data security and user accountability through advanced proxy re-encryption techniques. This project will enable encrypted data to be securely shared among multiple parties without exposing sensitive information, while also ensuring that all interactions with the data can be traced and verified.
Objectives:
1. Develop a Robust Encryption Framework: Create a system that enables data to be encrypted at the source, allowing for secure storage and sharing with minimal exposure during the process.
2. Implement Proxy Re-Encryption Mechanism: Design a proxy re-encryption protocol that allows a trusted intermediary to facilitate the sharing of encrypted data without having access to the plaintext data.
3. Accountability and Auditing Features: Integrate features that log all access and data sharing activities, creating an immutable audit trail for compliance and security purposes.
4. User and Role-Based Access Control: Introduce a mechanism for fine-grained access control to ensure that only authorized users can decrypt and access specific pieces of data.
5. Performance Assessment: Evaluate the performance and efficiency of the proposed solution in terms of encryption/decryption speed and scalability for large data sets.
Technical Approach:
– Literature Review: Conduct an extensive review of existing encryption schemes and proxy re-encryption techniques. Identify gaps in the current solutions regarding accountability and usability.
– System Design:
– Define the architecture of the accountable proxy re-encryption system, including key management, data storage, and user authentication modules.
– Design a secure API for third-party applications to interact with the re-encryption service.
– Prototype Development: Create a working prototype that demonstrates the feasibility of proxy re-encryption combined with accountability measures. This will include:
– Implementing basic encryption algorithms (e.g., RSA or AES).
– Developing the proxy re-encryption process where data can be securely transformed without direct access.
– Testing and Validation: Conduct rigorous testing of the prototype under various scenarios to ensure data security, integrity, and performance. Gather quantitative metrics to evaluate system effectiveness.
– User Evaluation: Engage users in pilot testing to evaluate usability, ensuring that the system can be easily adopted by organizations while maintaining strong security measures.
Expected Outcomes:
1. A comprehensive encryption framework that allows for secure sharing of sensitive data with a focus on accountability.
2. A functioning prototype of the accountable proxy re-encryption system that showcases the practical application of the proposed model.
3. Documentation detailing the architecture, implementation steps, and user guide for organizations interested in adopting this solution.
4. Research publications discussing findings and advancements in the field of secure data sharing and re-encryption methodologies.
5. A potential roadmap for future enhancements, including integrating artificial intelligence for smarter access controls and anomaly detection.
Conclusion:
This project seeks to bridge the gap between secure data sharing and accountability. By developing a robust proxy re-encryption framework, we aim to empower organizations to share sensitive information confidently while ensuring compliance and privacy. The commitment to a transparent auditing process will further foster trust between data providers and recipients, setting a new standard in secure data sharing practices.
