REDEFINING CLOUD ARCHITECTURE: A NOVEL SECURITYCENTRIC STORAGE FRAMEWORK

Abstract

The exponential growth of cloud computing has transformed the way organizations store, manage, and access data. However, the increasing reliance on cloud platforms has also intensified concerns regarding data confidentiality, integrity, and unauthorized access. Conventional cloud storage models often struggle to balance scalability with robust security, leaving sensitive information vulnerable to both external threats and insider misuse. To address these limitations, this paper proposes a novel security-driven storage model that redefines traditional cloud architecture. The model integrates advanced encryption techniques, distributed storage mechanisms, and dynamic access control policies to enhance data security while maintaining high system performance. By incorporating multi-layered authentication and adaptive key management, the proposed architecture ensures resilience against data breaches, collusion attacks, and unauthorized modifications. Experimental evaluation demonstrates that the model achieves a superior trade-off between security and efficiency, offering a scalable, privacypreserving solution suitable for both enterprise and individual users. This work highlights the potential of security-centric cloud architecture as a foundation for the next generation of trusted storage systems