A Next-Generation Biometric Identity-Based Encryption Model for Cloud Security

Abstract

There are still many issues with safeguarding the use of private information on cloud platforms due to our reliance on traditional encryption methods. Both RSA, AES, and Ciphertext-Policy Attribute-Based Encryption (CP-ABE) are slow because they require costly computations and complex key systems. A biometric-assisted cryptographic system is to be developed to overcome current security challenges by integrating fingerprint verification with Identity-Based Encryption (IBE). The use of these approaches reduces the power required by the system, speeds up entry, and makes it safer to use. The system can resist security attacks and protect users’ privacy by repelling replay and brute-force attacks. The performance evaluation shows that IBE is faster in terms of encrypting (40 ms), decrypting (45 ms), and generating keys (50 ms) than either RSA (150 ms), or ABE (60 and 65 ms). The proposed method causes 30% less work than RSA and ABE. RSA needs 80% while ABE has 50% as well. The biometric-assisted IBE system is safe and scalable as it can replace basic cryptography in securing cloud data and authenticating users as shown by these research findings.