Analyzing and optimizing cloud-based antivirus paradigm

This disquisition introduces, analyzes and summarizes the liaison, of the advent of cloud computing and antivirus solutions, which is the Holy Grail of malware detection since the turn of the century. This work structures itself around an introduction to cloud computing, followed by a brief overview of the antivirus models, and then subtly manifests a pellucid and concise model of an `in-the-cloud' malware detection solution. It further brings into view the multitudes of limitations and vulnerabilities posed by the cloud based antivirus solutions, which upon resolution can render a much bolstered and efficient form of malware detection. In accordance with the related works, this work expatiates on a compilation of limitations and reviews the cloud-based antivirus paradigm. The above studied cognizance is used to propound novel solutions to the existing schema, which involves the utilization of cloud computing for buttressing the robustness of `in-the-cloud' antivirus solutions and also brings to the fore a grave vulnerability which can possibly spell disaster for the antivirus solution vendors.