INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING,
MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS)
ISSN 2278-2540 | DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS | Volume XIV, Issue IV, April 2025
www.ijltemas.in Page 694
Security Implications and Mitigation Strategies for One-To-Many
Order Preserving Encryption in Cloud Data Search
Sedhu Madhavan, Dr. Lipsa Nayak
Master of Computer Application,Vels University, Chennai
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2025.140400080
Abstract: Cloud computing offers a flexible and efficient method for data sharing, benefiting both individuals and society.
However, users may hesitate to store shared data on external servers due to concerns about the sensitive nature of the information.
To address this, implementing cryptographic access control is essential. Identity-based encryption (IBE) serves as a valuable
cryptographic approach to establishing secure data-sharing systems. Nonetheless, access control needs to be dynamic. When a
user's authorization expires, there must be a mechanism to revoke their access, ensuring they cannot retrieve either previously or
newly shared data. To achieve this, we introduce the concept of Revocable-Storage Identity-Based Encryption (RS-IBE), which
ensures both forward and backward security by incorporating user revocation and cipher text updates.
We further present a concrete RS-IBE construction and validate its security within a defined model. Performance comparisons
highlight the scheme's advantages in functionality and efficiency, making it a viable and cost-effective solution for secure data
sharing. Additionally, implementation results showcase its practical applicability. The RS-IBE scheme is proven to be adaptively
secure under the decisional ℓ-DBHE assumption in the standard model. Comparative analysis confirms that our approach is
efficient and functional, making it suitable for real-world applications.
Keywords – Cloud computing, data security, Identity-Based Encryption (IBE), Revocable-Storage Identity-Based Encryption
(RS-IBE), cryptographic access control, user revocation, forward security, backward security, cipher text update, secure data
sharing, encryption mechanism, privacy protection, key management, access control policies, and cryptographic protocols.
I. Introduction
Cloud computing has transformed data storage and sharing by offering scalable, cost-effective, and flexible solutions. It enables
seamless data access and collaboration, benefiting individuals and organizations alike. However, storing data on cloud servers
raises security and privacy concerns, especially when handling sensitive information. Risks such as unauthorized access, data
breaches, and loss of control over shared content make secure data management a critical challenge. To enhance security in
cloud-based data sharing, cryptographic techniques are essential. Identity-Based Encryption (IBE) is an effective approach that
enables encryption based on user identities, ensuring controlled access. However, traditional IBE lacks a mechanism to revoke
access dynamically. In practical scenarios, users may lose authorization due to changes in roles or security threats. Without a
proper revocation system, former users may still retrieve previously or newly shared data, compromising confidentiality. To
address this issue, we introduce Revocable-Storage Identity-Based Encryption (RS-IBE), which incorporates user revocation and
cipher text updates to provide forward and backward security. This ensures that revoked users are unable to access past or future
encrypted data. Our proposed RS-IBE model is designed to enhance security in cloud-based data sharing, offering a practical,
efficient, and scalable solution. Through security analysis and implementation, we demonstrate its effectiveness in real-world
applications.With the rapid advancement of cloud computing, organizations and individuals increasingly rely on cloud-based
solutions for efficient data storage and sharing. Cloud platforms offer scalability, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility, making
them ideal for various applications, including healthcare, enterprise data management.
However, data security and privacy concerns remain significant challenges, as outsourcing sensitive information to cloud servers
increases the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats. To ensure secure data sharing in cloud environments,
cryptographic techniques play a crucial role in protecting information from malicious entities. One such approach is Identity-
Based Encryption (IBE), which allows encryption using unique user identities instead of traditional certificates. While IBE
provides a structured access control mechanism, it lacks the flexibility required for dynamic environments where user privileges
may change over time. A major limitation of traditional encryption schemes is the inability to revoke user access effectively.
When a user’s authorization expires or is revoked, they should no longer have access to previously or newly shared data. To
address this challenge, we introduce Revocable-Storage Identity-Based Encryption (RS-IBE), a cryptographic framework that
integrates user revocation and ciphertext updates to ensure forward and backward security. This means that revoked users cannot
decrypt either past or future encrypted data, enhancing overall security. The proposed RS-IBE model is designed to meet the
demands of modern cloud-based systems, providing efficient key management, adaptive security, and access control policies.
Through theoretical analysis and practical implementation, we demonstrate that RS-IBE enhances data security, privacy
protection, and secure data-sharing mechanisms, making it a viable solution for cloud computing environments.