Fortifying File Sharing Systems Security Through AES Encryption Method for the Next Generation Networks
Balram Tamrakar, Krishna Singh, Varun Gupta, Diksha Chaturvedi, Ayushi Tiwari, Harshik Yadav, Manish Pratap Singh, Prateek Gupta, Paramanand Sharma and Vipin Kumar Verma
Data security plays a pivotal role in the evolution of communication systems, guaranteeing that our information remains exclusive to its intended recipient and thwarting any unauthorized attempts to modify or alter the data. Various strategies have been suggested for ensuring data protection. This paper conducts a thorough examination of a file sharing system, fortified with cryptography using AES encryption algorithm. The aim is to bolster security both within the cloud environment and during data transfers. In the event of a security breach, even if an unauthorized party gains access, the encrypted data remains inaccessible to them, ensuring continued data confidentiality. Within this system, when a user uploads a file to the portal, it undergoes encryption before being transmitted to the site. Users have the option to retrieve their files from the official site via the portal, initiating the download of the file in its decrypted or original form to their local computer.
Keywords: File sharing, cryptography, encryption and decryption, AES (Advanced Encryption Algorithm)