Strengthening Cloud Security: Exploration of Authentication Frameworks in Cloud Computing Environment

Organizations may now make use of scalable and adaptable computer resources thanks to the paradigm shift brought about by cloud computing. Authentication is essential to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of cloud-based services and data. However, the adoption of cloud computing creates particular security problems. Authentication is a necessary tool for determining the legitimacy of individuals and organizations accessing cloud services. Giving authorized access entails the verification of credentials, such as usernames and passwords, tokens, or digital certificates. To guard against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security concerns that might threaten the cloud environment, robust authentication frameworks are crucial. A robust authentication model for cloud computing services is proposed in this paper, one that considers the best practices discovered via examination of existing frameworks. Scalability, interoperability, and resistance against attacks are just a few of the specific needs for cloud-based authentication that the suggested approach tries to satisfy. This study aims to investigate and evaluate several authentication frameworks created especially for cloud computing environments. We evaluate the benefits, drawbacks, and applicability of various cloud deployment models' authentication techniques, protocols, and technologies.