Enhancing Cloud Computing Security Using Hardware Virtualization with Secure Hypervisors

Authors

  • Zareena Sulthana

Keywords:

cloud computing, security, hardware virtualization, hypervisors, cyber threats

Abstract

As the adoption of cloud computing continues to surge, ensuring robust security measures becomes paramount to safeguard sensitive data and maintain user trust. This paper proposes a novel approach to enhance cloud computing security leveraging hardware virtualization alongside secure hypervisors. Traditional cloud security solutions often rely on software-based defenses, which may be vulnerable to sophisticated cyber threats. By integrating hardware virtualization, which provides isolated execution environments for virtual machines (VMs), and secure hypervisors, capable of enforcing strict access controls and monitoring VM behaviour, this research addresses critical security challenges in cloud environments. The proposed system offers several advantages, including enhanced isolation between VMs, reduced attack surface, and improved detection and mitigation of malicious activities. Furthermore, by leveraging hardware-based security features, the system can protect sensitive workloads even in the presence of compromised software layers. Performance evaluation results demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed approach (HV-XSM) in mitigating various security threats commonly encountered in cloud computing environments. Overall, this research contributes to the advancement of cloud security by leveraging hardware virtualization and secure hypervisors to create a robust defense mechanism against evolving cyber threats.

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Published

26.06.2020

How to Cite

Sulthana, Z. . (2020). Enhancing Cloud Computing Security Using Hardware Virtualization with Secure Hypervisors. International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering, 8(2), 121–127. Retrieved from https://ijisae.org/index.php/IJISAE/article/view/6024

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Research Article

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