OutSafe: Secure Data in the Cloud

Cloud computing offers the promise of enormous computational resources, accessible to anyone with an Internet connection from anywhere in the world. However, in exchange for access to these resources, users must entrust their data to a cloud provider who may or may not be a reliable guardian of their sensitive information.

OutSafe is a new system that will allow a user to host data on the cloud and enjoy the benefits of cloud computing, without revealing data, or even access patterns, to the cloud provider. It is a practical solution that will enable the safe outsourcing of medical records, financial data, or any other data that may be of critical importance to the user.