Key management infrastructure in cloud computing environment-a survey

Abstract

The term Cryptography is a fundamental object that helps in communication between any two persons over an insecure communication channel. Today most of the communication applications are based on Group Communication where, members of the group are allowed to share information within the group. For instance data communication, video and audio conferences, information sharing and many more. Security is a main aspect for group communication. As a result, group communication security i.e., providing authentication, integrity, and confidentiality of message delivered among the members will become a critical communication issue. Cloud computing is an internet based technology that serves the on demand IT-infrastructure comprises of software, hardware and applications to the users.