Enhancing Trustworthiness and Security in Cloud Environments: A Review of Methodologies and Advancements

Cloud Computing has reformed the way agencies manage and store their data by offering scalable and flexible computing resources. However, data security and trustworthiness in the cloud remain major concerns. Trust-based models and encryption techniques have emerged as effective approaches to enhance security and establish trust in cloud environments. This review paper explores various trust-based and encryption-based models in cloud computing, examining their methodologies, techniques employed, and performance characteristics. The performance evaluation of trust-based and encryption models demonstrates their effectiveness in enhancing data security, while also highlighting areas for further research and development. The findings emphasize the need for standardized metrics, improved trust assessment methods, and advanced encryption algorithms. This review provides valuable insights for researchers and practitioners, guiding future advancements in trust and encryption in cloud computing.