Optimal Method Combining Blockchain and Multi-Agent System to Ensure Data Integrity and Deduplication in the Cloud Environment

Authors

  • Mohamed El Ghazouani ESIM, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Sidi Bennour, Chouaîb Doukkali University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8589-8491
  • Abdelouafi Ikidid Laboratory of System Analysis, Information Processing and Industrial Management, EST Salé Mohammed V University Salé https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7850-639X
  • Charafeddine Ait Zaouiat ESIM, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Sidi Bennour, Chouaîb Doukkali University
  • Layla Aziz ESIM, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Sidi Bennour, Chouaîb Doukkali University
  • Moulay Youssef Ichahane Information Technology Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences, Chouaîb Doukkali University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7382-1019
  • Latifa Er-Rajy Computer Science Department, Laboratory of information systems engineering, Cadi Ayyad University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7388-0614

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v18i10.43305

Keywords:

Cloud Computing, Security, Data Integrity, Ddeduplication, MHT, Blockchain, Multi-Agent System

Abstract


Cloud computing (CC) refers to the transmission, storage, and processing of any type of information at a location that is not owned or controlled by the information owner. This information can be stored and accessed anytime, from anywhere, and using any device. However, several challenges threaten the deployment of cloud computing technology within organizations, including user privacy, data integrity, and managing the retention of the vast amount of data that will be stored and analyzed in this environment. In recent years, various data integrity checking systems and data storage mechanisms have been proposed to address these diverse challenges. Nevertheless, some protocols do not guarantee data confidentiality against auditors during the auditing process, while others do not provide batch auditing. Additionally, the majority of these protocols do not support the deduplication technique. Therefore, in this research work, the security features of blockchain technology and those of multi-agent systems (MAS) have prompted us to propose models that enable both data deduplication, saving storage space, and data integrity auditing, efficiently verifying the accuracy of data outsourced to CC environments. Implementation findings indicate that the suggested system is highly feasible and applicable in real-world scenarios.

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Published

2024-05-22

How to Cite

El Ghazouani, M., Ikidid, A., Ait Zaouiat, C., Aziz, L., Ichahane, M. Y., & Er-Rajy, L. (2024). Optimal Method Combining Blockchain and Multi-Agent System to Ensure Data Integrity and Deduplication in the Cloud Environment. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 18(10), pp. 90–105. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v18i10.43305

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