Survey on Secure and Efficient Cloud Search Techniques, BN201

This report examines secure and efficient search techniques within cloud computing, emphasizing the importance of data security and privacy. It begins with an introduction to cloud computing and its growing significance in various industries, highlighting the need for secure data storage and retrieval. The report then conducts a literature review, exploring different search methods such as searchable encryption, which is a key method for securing data. The review also discusses techniques like inverted index, stemming post-processing systems and two-round searchable encryption, and public auditing systems. The study emphasizes the role of encryption in protecting sensitive data and preventing unauthorized access, concluding that cloud computing enhances security through encryption and efficient search methods, which are vital for safeguarding data in the cloud environment.