Implementing Triple DES Algorithm to Enhance Data Security in Cloud Computing

Abstract

Data management and storage have undergone a revolution with the introduction of cloud
computing, which has made strong encryption methods necessary to guarantee data security. The
use of the Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) method to improve data security in cloud
computing settings is examined in this study. The approach consists of performance optimization
strategies, key management protocols, and comprehensive encryption and decryption stages.
Compared to ordinary DES, Triple DES offers a better degree of security by using three 56-bit
keys and a mix of encryption and decryption phases. Secure random generation, key derivation
functions, and secure storage and delivery procedures all deal with key management. Efficient
key scheduling and parallel processing lead to performance optimization. Cryptographic libraries
like OpenSSL and Bouncy Castle are used in cloud contexts, and cloud service platforms like
AWS KMS and Azure Key Vault are utilized for secure key management. Triple DES is a strong
option for protecting data in the cloud, as evidenced by performance and security tests that show
the algorithm's computational cost, throughput, resistance to brute-force assaults, and
vulnerability to cryptographic attacks.