Secure Cloud Storage using Blockchain and AI Threat Detection

Abstract

Cloud storage systems have turned out to be a mandatory factor in handling and storage of high amounts of sensitive data in contemporary online surroundings. Nevertheless, they are becoming more vulnerable to high risks in security matters like information breaches, unauthorized access, insider threats, and advanced cyberattacks. The security mechanisms that have been used in the past are not always adequate to offer all-time protection against these emerging threats. In order to overcome these shortcomings, this paper offers a secure cloud storage architecture incorporating Blockchain technology and threat detection with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. To guarantee the integrity of the data in a decentralized and tamper-resistant manner, blockchain provides a secure storage of file hashes and the records of transactions, which cannot be subjected to any alterations. At the same time, a threat detection engine based on AI will constantly keep track of user actions and access patterns to detect anomalies and malicious actions in real-time. The hybrid solution proposed improves the security, transparency, and reliability of data as well as allows proactive mitigation of threats. Experimental analysis has shown that Blockchain and AI integration can considerably enhance the overall security posture of cloud storage systems with regard to traditional approaches.