CLOUD SHIELD ARCHITECTURE: A PROPOSED MODEL FOR HIGH LEVEL AUTHENTICATION

Abstract

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud computing, ensuring robust authentication mechanisms is paramount to safeguard sensitive data and maintain user trust. This paper introduces the Cloud Shield Architecture (CSA), a novel model designed to enhance high-level authentication within cloud environments. CSA offers a comprehensive framework that combines multi-factor authentication, behavioral analysis, and advanced machine learning algorithms to fortify security measures.This proposed model introduces a dynamic approach to authentication, leveraging user behavior analysis to adaptively adjust security protocols. CSA incorporates a variety of authentication factors, including biometrics, one-time passwords, and hardware tokens, providing a multi-layered security approach tailored to each user's specific profile.This approach mitigates emerging threats such as account compromise due to stolen credentials and offers a proactive defense mechanism against unauthorized access.As cloud computing continues to grow in popularity, CSA offers a promising solution to address the evolving challenges of authentication in the cloud, ultimately contributing to a more secure and reliable digital ecosystem.

Keywords: Cloud Shield Architecture,High-Level,Authentication,CloudComputing,  Multi-FactorAuthentication,OTP based authentication