HYBRID ENCRYPTION AND MULTI-CLOUD ARCHITECTURE FOR ZERO-KNOWLEDGE SECURE PASSWORD PROTECTION
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With the rapid adoption of cloud computing, secure password storage has become a critical cybersecurity challenge due to increasing data breaches and unauthorized access. Traditional password storage mechanisms rely on centralized architectures, making them vulnerable to single-point failures and server-side attacks. This paper proposes a hybrid encryption and multi-cloud architecture for zero-knowledge secure password protection. The proposed model integrates advanced cryptographic techniques, including password-based key derivation functions (PBKDF2/Argon2), AES-256 encryption, and Shamir Secret Sharing for distributed storage. Additionally, it incorporates multi-factor authentication, device-based authentication, and periodic key rotation to enhance security. The zero-knowledge approach ensures that sensitive information is never exposed to the cloud provider. Experimental analysis demonstrates that the proposed model significantly improves resistance against brute-force attacks, insider threats, and cloud breaches while maintaining usability. This research contributes a scalable and robust framework for secure password storage in distributed cloud environments.
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Verma, P. (2026). Hybrid Encryption and Multi-Cloud Architecture for Zero-Knowledge Secure Password Protection. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.171
Verma, Prakhar. "Hybrid Encryption and Multi-Cloud Architecture for Zero-Knowledge Secure Password Protection." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.171.
Verma, Prakhar. "Hybrid Encryption and Multi-Cloud Architecture for Zero-Knowledge Secure Password Protection." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.171.
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