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SECURE NET: ENSURING PRIVACY AND TRUST THROUGH ANONYMOUS AND DISTRIBUTED AUTHENTICATION IN PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKS
Janaka Lavakumar , Department of Computer Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri LankaAbstract
In peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, ensuring privacy and trust is of utmost importance due to the decentralized nature of the communication. Traditional authentication methods often fall short in providing anonymity and robustness against malicious attacks. To address these challenges, we propose Secure Net, a novel framework that combines anonymous and distributed authentication mechanisms. Secure Net employs cryptographic techniques to protect user identities while enabling secure and reliable communication in P2P networks. By distributing the authentication process across multiple nodes, Secure Net mitigates the risk of single points of failure and enhances the overall resilience of the network. Through extensive evaluations, we demonstrate the effectiveness of Secure Net in safeguarding privacy, maintaining trust, and providing seamless authentication in P2P environments.
Keywords
Peer-to-Peer Networks, Authentication, Privacy
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