A Multi-holder Role and Strange Attractor-Based Data Possession Proof in Medical Clouds

Jinyuan Guo, Lijuan Sun, Jingchen Wu, Chiawei Chu, Yutong Gao

Abstract: Proof of Data Possession is a technique for ensuring the integrity of data stored in cloud storage. However, most audit schemes assume only one role for data owners, which is not suitable for complex Smart Healthcare Network with multiple roles. In such schemes addressing the risk of third-party auditors (TPA) colluding with other entities, blockchain is typically employed. However, this necessitates extensive computation, resulting in unacceptably high energy consumption and prolonged verification times. In this paper, we propose a Proof of Data Possession scheme tailored for medical network environments, which incorporates protocols designed for both healthcare professionals and patients, considering the diverse roles that generate data within medical network applications and the varying performance of the devices they use. During the generation of metadata for verification, the protocol incorporates the varying security risk levels associated with medical data. For subsequent metadata selection, an audit block extraction strategy based on strange attractors is employed, effectively mitigating the risk of collusion by third-party TPA, thereby enhancing the security and efficiency of the scheme. Additionally, we conducted experimental analysis and comparisons, demonstrating higher security and practical applicability.

External IDs:doi:10.1007/978-981-96-1528-5_21