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A secure peer-to-peer backup system

  • CNRS SAMOVAR UMR 5157

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Abstract

A peer-to-peer (P2P) backup system enables users to save a copy of their data in the free disk space of other peers in order to restore them later in case of hard disk crash, or handling errors⋯ In this paper, we present a new peer-to-peer backup system implemented in the « DisPairSe » project and we concentrate on the security of such a system. Indeed, we provide mechanisms to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data stored in the P2P network while respecting the anonymity of users. We also propose a solution to encourage peers to contribute to the backup system, to banish the selfish behaviour of a few peers and to give access to authorized nodes only. These solutions are based on the definition of a third trust party in charge of controlling the rights and the behaviour of peers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - The 8th International Conference on New Technologies in Distributed Systems, NOTERE 2008
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2008
Event8th International Conference on New Technologies in Distributed Systems, NOTERE 2008 - Lyon, France
Duration: 23 Jun 200827 Jun 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings - The 8th International Conference on New Technologies in Distributed Systems, NOTERE 2008

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on New Technologies in Distributed Systems, NOTERE 2008
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityLyon
Period23/06/0827/06/08

Keywords

  • Anonymity
  • Data confidentiality
  • Data integrity
  • Peer-to-peer
  • Security
  • Selfish peers

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