Asymmetric Key Based Encryption and Authentication System for File Sharing
Keywords:
Asymmetric cryptography; file sharing; open Source; Software based key generationAbstract
Most of the files sharing systems are using symmetric key based authentication system where password is
provided by the separate communication channel but this is cumbersome and some time lead to guessing the password and
opening the file by unintended person. There is a need of technique in which the authentication and the file encryption can be
possible effectively. In this paper we have given a solution based on asymmetric encryption based file sharing and
authentication system for the users where keys can be generated through the system software and distributed to users by the
administrator. The solution is provided with the use of various open source operating systems and file sharing systems.