Towards Secure Blockchain-enabled Cloud Computing: A Taxonomy of Security Issues and Recent Advances

Abstract

Blockchain technology offers a promising solution for addressing performance and security challenges within distributed systems. This paper presents a comprehensive taxonomy of security issues in cloud computing and explores recent advances in utilizing blockchain to enhance security and efficiency in this domain. We employ a systematic literature review approach to analyze various blockchain-enabled solutions for cloud computing. Our findings reveal that blockchain's decentralized and immutable nature empowers cloud computing services to establish secure and private data interactions. By leveraging blockchain's consensus mechanism, we demonstrate the feasibility of creating a robust platform for authenticating transactions involving digital assets. Through cryptographic methods, blocks of transactions are securely linked, ensuring data integrity. This paper provides a roadmap for understanding security concerns in cloud computing and offers insights into the potential of blockchain technology. We conclude by outlining future research directions that can drive innovation in this exciting intersection of fields.